clouds

Meanings

• noun

  A large collection of water droplets or ice crystals suspended in the atmosphere.

  - "The sun began to set behind the towering clouds."
  - "The pilot announced that there were turbulent clouds ahead."

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Pronunciation

1. /klaʊdz/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with clouds
doves , glove , love , above , droughts , shrouds

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Variants

List of all variants of clouds that leads to same result
cloud , clouded , clouding , clouds , cloud-like , cloudlike , in the clouds , with her head in the clouds , with his head in the clouds , with one's head in the clouds , with their head in the clouds , electron cloud , electron clouds , funnel cloud , funnel clouds , Large Magellanic Cloud , Large Magellanic Clouds , Magellanic Cloud , Magellanic Clouds , noctilucent cloud , noctilucent clouds , Oort cloud , Oort clouds , Small Magellanic Cloud , Small Magellanic Clouds

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Forms

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clouds, cloud, clouds'

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Etymology

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Old English clud, from cludan, to cover, conceal, from Proto-Germanic *klu-, to cling, stick.

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Trivia

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1. Clouds cover about 60% of the Earth's surface at any given time.

2. The highest clouds are cirrus clouds, which can reach heights of up to 46,000 feet.

3. Clouds form when warm, moist air rises and cools, causing water vapor to condense into droplets or ice crystals.

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Related Concepts

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1. Weather: Clouds are an essential component of weather systems and play a significant role in the Earth's climate.

2. Fog: Fog is a type of cloud that forms at or near the ground, often obscuring visibility.

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Culture

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Clouds have been a subject of fascination and inspiration throughout history, appearing in various forms of art, literature, and mythology. In literature, clouds are often used as symbols of change, transformation, or uncertainty. In art, they are depicted in various forms, from simple representations to complex landscapes. In music, clouds are referenced in songs and titles, often as metaphors for dreams, hope, or mystery.

How to Memorize "clouds"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fluffy white mass in the sky.
   - Visualize water droplets suspended in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate clouds with rain, since rain often forms when clouds release their moisture.
   - Think of clouds as a large collection of water droplets or ice crystals.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'clouds' as 'C' for collection, 'O' for observation, 'U' for understanding, and 'L' for learning about the atmosphere.

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