Pronunciation: /stɔrm/

Definitions of storm

noun a violent disturbance of the atmosphere with strong winds and usually rain, thunder, lightning, or snow

Example Sentences

A1 The storm was loud and scary.

A2 During the storm, we lost power for several hours.

B1 The storm caused significant damage to the town.

B2 Residents were warned to evacuate before the storm hit.

C1 The storm surge flooded many homes along the coast.

C2 Meteorologists predicted the storm's path with great accuracy.

verb no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The wind stormed through the trees.

A2 The children were scared when the thunderstormed outside.

B1 The protestors stormed the government building.

B2 The CEO stormed out of the meeting in anger.

C1 The media stormed the celebrity's private life.

C2 The controversy caused the public to storm social media with opinions.

adjective no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The storm clouds are dark and ominous.

A2 We stayed indoors during the stormy weather.

B1 The storm warning was issued by the meteorological department.

B2 The storm damage was extensive, with trees uprooted and roofs blown off.

C1 The storm surge caused widespread flooding in the coastal areas.

C2 The storm system was classified as a category 5 hurricane.

adverb no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The storm hit the small town hard, causing damage to many buildings.

A2 After the storm passed, the sun came out and the sky cleared up.

B1 Despite the stormy weather, they decided to go ahead with their outdoor picnic.

B2 The ship struggled to stay afloat in the midst of the violent storm.

C1 The storm had been forecasted for days, but no one expected it to be so severe.

C2 The storm raged on for hours, leaving a path of destruction in its wake.

pronoun no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The storm was very loud.

A2 I saw a storm approaching from a distance.

B1 The storm caused a lot of damage to the houses in the area.

B2 After the storm passed, we went outside to assess the damage.

C1 The storm's intensity was so strong that it uprooted trees.

C2 Despite the storm warnings, many people decided to stay in their homes.

preposition no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 The storm outside is very loud.

A2 We need to prepare for the storm approaching.

B1 Despite the storm, the ship continued on its journey.

B2 The town was evacuated due to the incoming storm.

C1 The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal area.

C2 The storm surge flooded the city streets, causing chaos.

conjunction no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 I stayed inside during the storm because it was too dangerous to go out.

A2 We decided to cancel our picnic due to the storm forecast.

B1 The storm passed quickly, so we were able to continue our outdoor event.

B2 Despite the storm warnings, we decided to go ahead with our camping trip.

C1 The storm caused extensive damage, but the community came together to help rebuild.

C2 Although the storm was fierce, it did not deter us from enjoying our vacation.

interjection no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 Storm! I forgot my umbrella.

A2 Oh storm, this weather is terrible!

B1 What a storm! I hope everyone is safe.

B2 Storm! We need to take cover before it gets worse.

C1 The storm outside is raging, we should stay indoors.

C2 I can't believe the intensity of this storm, it's incredible.

article no applicable parts of speech

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a storm coming in the distance.

A2 The storm knocked out the power in our neighborhood for hours.

B1 The storm caused extensive damage to the coastal town.

B2 Despite the storm warnings, many people decided to stay in their homes.

C1 The storm surge flooded the streets, causing chaos and destruction.

C2 The aftermath of the storm left a trail of devastation in its wake.

Examples of storm in a Sentence

formal The storm caused widespread damage to the coastal town.

informal I heard there's a big storm coming our way.

slang That storm last night was a real doozy!

figurative She weathered the storm of criticism with grace and dignity.

Grammatical Forms of storm

past tense

stormed

plural

storms

comparative

stormier

superlative

stormiest

present tense

storm

future tense

will storm

perfect tense

have stormed

continuous tense

is storming

singular

storm

positive degree

storm

infinitive

to storm

gerund

storming

participle

stormed

Origin and Evolution of storm

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'storm' originated from the Old English word 'storm', which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'sturmaz'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'storm' has retained its original meaning of a violent disturbance in the atmosphere, but it has also been extended to describe tumultuous events or situations in a more metaphorical sense.