cloud
gb/klˈaʊd/ us/klˈaʊd/
A1
English
~ 2500
felhő, elhomályosít, megzavar
NOUN
A1
1
felhő
A1
Usage pattern:
a [adjective] cloud
Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
Sötét felhők gyülekeztek a vihar előtt.
The sun disappeared behind a thick cloud.
A nap eltűnt egy vastag felhő mögött.
She lay on the grass watching the clouds drift by.
Learner examples
The sky has many clouds today.
Ma sok felhő van az égen.
A big cloud covers the sun.
Egy nagy felhő eltakarja a napot.
We can see white clouds in the sky.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'cloud' with 'fog'; fog is near the ground, while clouds are usually higher in the sky.
Meaning
Mass of water vapor in sky
Collocations
dark cloud
|storm cloud
|fluffy cloud
|thick cloud
|cloud formation
Synonyms
cumulus (A specific type of fluffy, white cloud)
Antonyms
clear sky (Refers to a sky without clouds)
Themes
weather
|nature
|science
Definition
A white or gray shape in the sky made of very small drops of water.
A visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere, usually high above the ground.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
felhő
B1
Usage pattern:
store [something] in the cloud
Many companies are moving their data to the cloud.
Sok vállalat a felhőbe költözteti az adatait.
I keep my photos in the cloud so I can access them anywhere.
A fényképeimet a felhőben tárolom, hogy bárhonnan elérhessem őket.
Cloud computing has changed how businesses operate.
Learner examples
I save my pictures in the cloud.
A képeimet a felhőbe mentem.
You can use the cloud to keep your files safe.
A felhőt arra használhatod, hogy biztonságban tartsd a fájljaidat.
The company uses cloud storage for data.
Common mistake:
Some learners think 'the cloud' is a specific place; it is actually many servers connected through the internet.
Meaning
Online data storage system
Collocations
cloud storage
|cloud computing
|cloud service
|move to the cloud
Synonyms
online storage (A more general term for storing data on the internet)
Antonyms
local storage (Data stored directly on a physical device)
Themes
technology
|business
Definition
A way to store and use files or programs on the internet instead of on your own computer.
Internet-based computing services and storage accessible remotely rather than on a local computer.
NOUN
A2
3
felhő
B1
Usage pattern:
a cloud of [smoke/dust/insects]
A cloud of dust rose as the car sped past.
Porfelhő szállt fel, amikor az autó elszáguldott.
The explosion sent a cloud of smoke into the air.
A robbanás nyomán füstfelhő emelkedett a levegőbe.
We walked through a cloud of mosquitoes.
Learner examples
I saw a cloud of smoke from the fire.
Füstfelhőt láttam felszállni a tűzből.
The car made a cloud of dust.
Az autó porfelhőt vert fel.
There is a cloud of flies over the trash.
Meaning
Mass resembling a cloud
Collocations
cloud of smoke
|cloud of dust
|cloud of insects
Synonyms
plume (Often used for a tall, thin column of smoke or gas)
Themes
nature
|daily life
Definition
A big group of smoke, dust, or small things in the air that looks like a cloud.
A large amount of smoke, dust, insects, or similar particles floating in the air and resembling a cloud.
VERB
B1
4
elhomályosít
B2
Usage pattern:
cloud [something]
Steam clouded the bathroom mirror.
A gőz bepárásította a fürdőszobai tükröt.
Her eyes were clouded with tears.
Könnyek homályosították el a szemét.
Dust clouded the air after the collapse.
Learner examples
The steam clouds the window.
A gőz bepárásítja az ablakot.
Tears cloud her eyes.
Könnyek homályosítják el a szemét.
Smoke clouds the room.
Meaning
Make less clear or transparent
Collocations
cloud the water
|cloud the glass
Synonyms
obscure (More formal; can refer to making something difficult to understand as well as see)
Antonyms
clear (To make something transparent or easy to see)
Themes
vision
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make something hard to see through.
To cover or fill something so that it becomes less clear, bright, or transparent.
VERB
B2
5
elhomályosít
B2
megzavar
B1
Usage pattern:
cloud [someone's] mind/judgment/thinking
Anger can cloud your judgment.
A harag elhomályosíthatja az ítélőképességedet.
Stress had clouded his thinking.
A stressz megzavarta a gondolkodását.
Fear clouded her decision-making process.
Learner examples
Anger clouds my mind.
A harag megzavarja a gondolkodásomat.
Fear clouds his judgment.
A félelem elhomályosítja az ítélőképességét.
Tiredness clouds her thinking.
Meaning
Confuse or affect judgment
Collocations
cloud judgment
|cloud thinking
Synonyms
confuse (General term for making someone unsure or unclear)
Antonyms
clarify (To make thoughts or ideas clear)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To make someone feel confused or not able to think well.
To affect someone's mind or judgment so they cannot think clearly.
Grammar
Dictionary form
cloud
IPA
GB/klˈaʊd/
US/klˈaʊd/
Syllables & stress
cloud (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (cloud)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: cloud
- Plural: cloud, clouds
Verb
- Base: cloud
- 3rd Person Singular: clouds
- Present Participle: clouding
- Past: clouded
Word family
Forms
clouds
noun
clouding
verb
clouded
verb
Core family
cloudy
adjective A1
Related words
cloudiness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
cloudless
adjective
Expressions
in the clouds
1/ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
Distracted by dreams or ideas
Thinking about dreams instead of real life.
Examples
- He's been in the clouds all day, thinking about his vacation.
- Don't be in the clouds when we're discussing serious plans.
under a cloud
1/ˈʌndɚ ə klˈaʊd/
idiom
Under suspicion or disgrace
People think you have done something bad and do not trust you.
Examples
- The politician resigned under a cloud after corruption allegations.
- She left the company under a cloud of suspicion.
every cloud has a silver lining
1/ˈɛvɹi klˈaʊd hˈæz ə sˈɪlvɚ lˈaɪnɪŋ/
idiom
Good in bad situations
There is something good in every bad situation.
Examples
- I lost my job but found a better one; every cloud has a silver lining.
- I lost my job, but I found a better one—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though she failed the exam, it gave her motivation to study harder—every cloud has a silver lining.
- Even though it rained on our wedding day, we got amazing photos—every cloud has a silver lining.
head in the clouds
1/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
Unrealistic or dreamy thinking
Thinking about things that are not practical or real.
Examples
- He always has his head in the clouds and never focuses on work.
- Stop having your head in the clouds and pay attention.
head in the clouds
2/hˈɛd ˈɪn ðə klˈaʊdz/
idiom
informal
daydreaming or unrealistic thinking
To be thinking about things that are not practical or real, often daydreaming.
Examples
- He’s always got his head in the clouds and never pays attention in class.
- She had her head in the clouds, imagining her perfect future.
on cloud nine
1/ˈɔn klˈaʊd nˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Extremely happy and excited
Feeling very, very happy.
Examples
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.
on cloud nine
2/ˈɔn klˈaʊd nˈaɪn/
idiom
informal
Extremely happy or delighted
To be very, very happy about something.
Examples
- She was on cloud nine after getting the job.
- Winning the prize put him on cloud nine.