storm
gb/stˈɔɹm/ us/stˈɔɹm/
A2
English
~ 3000
vihar, felháborodás, médiavihar, tiltakozási hullám, megrohamoz, beront, kiviharzik, elviharzik
NOUN
A2
1
vihar
A2
Usage pattern:
a [type] storm
The storm knocked out power to thousands of homes.
A vihar több ezer otthonban okozott áramkimaradást.
A tropical storm is expected to reach the coast tonight.
Egy trópusi vihar várhatóan ma este éri el a partot.
We stayed indoors all day because of the storm.
The fishing boats returned early to avoid the approaching storm.
Learner examples
The storm is very strong today.
Ma nagyon erős a vihar.
A big storm came last night.
Tegnap éjjel nagy vihar volt.
We cannot go outside because of the storm.
The storm made many trees fall.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'rain'. A storm usually includes strong winds and can have rain, snow, or other severe weather.
Meaning
Severe weather with wind and rain
Collocations
thunder storm
|snow storm
|tropical storm
|severe storm
|storm warning
Synonyms
tempest (More literary or dramatic in tone; less common in everyday speech.)
Antonyms
calm (Refers to peaceful weather conditions, the opposite of a storm.)
Themes
weather
|nature
|safety
Definition
A time when the weather is very bad, with strong wind and rain or snow.
A period of violent weather marked by strong winds, heavy rain, snow, hail, or thunder and lightning.
NOUN
B2
2
Usage pattern:
a storm of [emotion/criticism]
The decision caused a storm of protest from the community.
A döntés tiltakozási hullámot váltott ki a közösségben.
A media storm followed the celebrity's controversial statement.
A híresség vitatott kijelentését médiavihar követte.
His resignation sparked a political storm in parliament.
Learner examples
The news made a storm of protest.
A hír tiltakozási hullámot váltott ki.
There was a media storm after the game.
A meccs után médiavihar kerekedett.
The plan caused a storm among the workers.
Common mistake:
Learners may use 'storm' literally when they mean a figurative conflict; context is important to show it's not about weather.
Meaning
Serious trouble or uproar
Collocations
storm of protest
|political storm
|media storm
|storm of criticism
Synonyms
uproar (Focuses more on noise and disorder; not always as intense as 'storm' in this figurative sense.)
Antonyms
peace (Refers to a calm situation without conflict or disturbance.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|conflict
|politics
Definition
A time when many people are upset or angry about something.
A situation involving intense public anger, protest, or emotional outburst.
VERB
B2
3
megrohamoz
B2
beront
B1
Usage pattern:
storm into [place]
The soldiers stormed the enemy's position at dawn.
A katonák hajnalban megrohamozták az ellenség állását.
She stormed into the office, demanding answers.
Berontott az irodába, és válaszokat követelt.
Protesters stormed the gates of the compound.
Learner examples
He stormed into the room.
Berontott a szobába.
The army stormed the city.
A hadsereg megrohamozta a várost.
She stormed out of the house.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'storm' with 'run'; 'storm' suggests force, anger, or attack, not just speed.
Meaning
Attack or rush forward suddenly
Collocations
storm into the room
|storm out of the meeting
|storm the castle
Synonyms
charge (Often used for military attacks; can also mean moving quickly toward something.)
Antonyms
retreat (Means to move back or away from something, opposite of rushing forward.)
Themes
movement
|conflict
|core_vocabulary
|emotions
Definition
To go quickly and with force into a place or at someone.
To move quickly and forcefully towards or into a place, especially in an attack or display of anger.
VERB
B1
4
kiviharzik
B2
elviharzik
B2
Usage pattern:
storm out of [place]
He stormed out of the meeting after being insulted.
Miután megsértették, kiviharzott a megbeszélésről.
She stormed off without saying goodbye.
Elviharzott anélkül, hogy elköszönt volna.
Angry at the decision, they stormed out of the negotiations.
Learner examples
She stormed out of the room.
Kiviharzott a szobából.
He stormed off after the fight.
A veszekedés után elviharzott.
They stormed out when they heard the news.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'storm out' with simply 'leave'; 'storm out' always involves visible anger and sudden movement.
Meaning
Leave in anger
Collocations
storm out of the meeting
|storm off angrily
Synonyms
march out (Focuses on firm, deliberate movement; less emotional than 'storm out'.)
Antonyms
stay calmly (Remaining in place without showing anger is the opposite action.)
Themes
emotions
|movement
|daily_life
Definition
To go away from a place quickly because you are angry.
To leave a place suddenly and with visible anger.
Grammar
Dictionary form
storm
IPA
GB/stˈɔɹm/
US/stˈɔɹm/
Syllables & stress
storm (1 syllable)
Stress on 1st syllable (storm)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: storm
- Plural: storms
Verb
- Base: storm
- 3rd Person Singular: storms
- Present Participle: storming
- Past: stormed
Word family
Forms
storms
noun
storming
verb
stormed
verb
Core family
stormy
adjective B1
Related words
Advanced or less common
stormily
adverb
Expressions
storm out of
1/stˈɔɹm ˈaʊt əv/
phrasal verb
Leave quickly in anger
To leave a place fast because you are angry.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.
Examples
- 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.