Englisch

storm

gb/stˈɔɹm/ us/stˈɔɹm/
A2 Englisch
~ 3000
Bedeutungen
0 Bedeutungen
Nomen A2 event
1

Severe weather with wind and rain

A time when the weather is very bad, with strong wind and rain or snow.

Verwendungsmuster: a [type] storm
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'rain'. A storm usually includes strong winds and can have rain, snow, or other severe weather.
Synonyme
tempest (More literary or dramatic in tone; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyme
calm (Refers to peaceful weather conditions, the opposite of a storm.)
Wortverbindungen
thunder storm |snow storm |tropical storm |severe storm |storm warning
Themen
weather |nature |safety
Beispiele
  • The storm knocked out power to thousands of homes.
  • A tropical storm is expected to reach the coast tonight.
  • We stayed indoors all day because of the storm.
  • The fishing boats returned early to avoid the approaching storm.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The storm is very strong today.
  • A big storm came last night.
  • We cannot go outside because of the storm.
  • The storm made many trees fall.
Nomen B2 event
2

Serious trouble or uproar

A time when many people are upset or angry about something.

Verwendungsmuster: a storm of [emotion/criticism]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may use 'storm' literally when they mean a figurative conflict; context is important to show it's not about weather.
Synonyme
uproar (Focuses more on noise and disorder; not always as intense as 'storm' in this figurative sense.)
Antonyme
peace (Refers to a calm situation without conflict or disturbance.)
Wortverbindungen
storm of protest |political storm |media storm |storm of criticism
Themen
emotions |society |conflict |politics
Beispiele
  • The decision caused a storm of protest from the community.
  • A media storm followed the celebrity's controversial statement.
  • His resignation sparked a political storm in parliament.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • The news made a storm of protest.
  • There was a media storm after the game.
  • The plan caused a storm among the workers.
Verb B2 action
3

Attack or rush forward suddenly

To go quickly and with force into a place or at someone.

Verwendungsmuster: storm into [place]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'run'; 'storm' suggests force, anger, or attack, not just speed.
Synonyme
charge (Often used for military attacks; can also mean moving quickly toward something.)
Antonyme
retreat (Means to move back or away from something, opposite of rushing forward.)
Wortverbindungen
storm into the room |storm out of the meeting |storm the castle
Themen
movement |conflict |core_vocabulary |emotions
Beispiele
  • The soldiers stormed the enemy's position at dawn.
  • She stormed into the office, demanding answers.
  • Protesters stormed the gates of the compound.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • He stormed into the room.
  • The army stormed the city.
  • She stormed out of the house.
Verb B1 action
4

Leave in anger

To go away from a place quickly because you are angry.

Verwendungsmuster: storm out of [place]
Häufiger Fehler:
Learners may confuse 'storm out' with simply 'leave'; 'storm out' always involves visible anger and sudden movement.
Synonyme
march out (Focuses on firm, deliberate movement; less emotional than 'storm out'.)
Antonyme
stay calmly (Remaining in place without showing anger is the opposite action.)
Wortverbindungen
storm out of the meeting |storm off angrily
Themen
emotions |movement |daily_life
Beispiele
  • He stormed out of the meeting after being insulted.
  • She stormed off without saying goodbye.
  • Angry at the decision, they stormed out of the negotiations.
Beispiele für Lernende
  • She stormed out of the room.
  • He stormed off after the fight.
  • They stormed out when they heard the news.
Grammatik
Grundform
storm
IPA
GB/stˈɔɹm/
US/stˈɔɹm/
Silben & Betonung
storm (1 Silbe)
Stress on 1st syllable (storm)
Wortformen
Noun
  • Base: storm
  • Plural: storms
Verb
  • Base: storm
  • 3rd Person Singular: storms
  • Present Participle: storming
  • Past: stormed
Wortfamilie
Forms
storms noun storming verb stormed verb
Core family
stormy adjective B1
Related words
thunderstorm noun B1 rainstorm noun B1 snowstorm noun B1
Advanced or less common
stormily adverb
Ausdrücke

storm out of

1
/stˈɔɹm ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb

Leave quickly in anger

To leave a place fast because you are angry.

Beispiele
  • She stormed out of the classroom after the teacher's comment.
  • He stormed out of the house without saying a word.

take by storm

1
/tˈeɪk bˈaɪ stˈɔɹm/
idiom

Achieve sudden success or popularity

To become very successful or liked very fast in a place.

Beispiele
  • The young singer took the music world by storm.
  • Her new book has taken Europe by storm.

a storm is brewing

1
/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom

serious conflict or trouble coming

Used to say that a big problem or conflict is starting and will probably become clear soon.

Beispiele
  • A storm is brewing in the party over the new policy.
  • You could feel that a storm was brewing between the two families.
  • When I saw their faces, I knew a storm was brewing.

a storm is brewing

2
/ə stˈɔɹm ˈɪz bɹˈuɪŋ/
idiom

Trouble is about to start soon

Something bad or difficult will happen soon.

Beispiele
  • You can feel that a storm is brewing between the two leaders.
  • Dark clouds gathered outside, and in politics, a different kind of storm was brewing.

storm in a teacup

1
/stˈɔɹm ˈɪn ə tˈikˌʌp/
idiom

Making too much fuss over little things

When people make a small problem seem very big.

Beispiele
  • The argument was just a storm in a teacup; they made up the next day.
  • Their argument was just a storm in a teacup; it was over in minutes.
  • It’s only a minor issue—don’t make it into a storm in a teacup.
  • The media turned it into a huge scandal, but it was really a storm in a teacup.

weather the storm

1
/wˈɛðɚ ðə stˈɔɹm/
idiom

Survive a tough situation

To get through a very hard or dangerous time without serious harm.

Beispiele
  • The company was able to weather the storm during the financial crisis.
  • The company managed to weather the storm during the recession.
  • They weathered the storm and came out stronger.
  • They weathered the storm of public criticism and kept going.

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