weather
Translation
weather, (verb) to withstand, (verb) to erode
Examples
What's the weather like today?
What's the weather like today?
The old boat had weathered many storms.
The old boat had weathered many storms.
Grammar Patterns
(noun) the state of the atmosphere The weather is nice today.
((sth.)) (verb) to withstand (a difficulty) The business weathered the recession.
Similar Words
Synonyms (noun): climate, conditions
Etymology
From Old English 'weder', related to wind and air.
Memory Tips
Think of a weather forecast on TV. They talk about the 'weather' every day.