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weathered

|weath-ered|

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🇺🇸

/ˈwɛðərd/

🇬🇧

/ˈwɛðəd/

(weather)

endure elements

Base FormPastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleNoun
weatherweatheredweatheredweatheringweathers
Etymology
Etymology Information

'weather' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'weder,' where 'weder' meant 'air, sky, breeze.'

Historical Evolution

'weder' transformed into the Middle English word 'weder,' and eventually became the modern English word 'weather.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'air or sky,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to endure or withstand.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to endure or withstand a difficult situation or condition.

The company weathered the economic downturn successfully.

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Adjective 1

altered in color, texture, composition, or form by exposure to the elements.

The weathered rocks told a story of time and erosion.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35