"When will you be back?" "It all depends on the weather."
Source: tatoeba (1506)
Weather
/ˈwɛð.ə/
Synonyms for "weather" (160 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (32)
Noun(9 words)
Adjective(5 words)
Strong matches (48)
Adjective(2 words)
dutch rustgnarled
elementserodefair weatherflankingforces of naturefrayfrazzlefretget home freeglancinggood weatherhalcyon dayshaulhaul offhaul the windhaul tohaul uphead to windwardheave tohold fast
Show 16 more words
hold outhold uphot weatherkeep safelateralleeleewardlive throughmacroclimatemake heavy weathermicroclimatenext-besidenot budgeoutridepartspersevere
Noun(7 words)
Related words (80)
Noun(17 words)
rainy weatherremain firmresistrideride it outride outrub offsail to windwardshipsidesidelingsidelongsidewardsidewardssidewaysidewayssidewiseskirtingstandstand fast
Show 36 more words
stand firmstand patstay putstick it outstormy weathersupportsustaintaketatterthe elementstide overtoleratetriumphundergouphelmwearwear awaywear downwear offwear outwear raggedweather deckweather helmweather outweather sheetweather sideweather tackweather the stormweather wheelweatherboardwin outwin throughwindinesswindwardwindward ebbwindward flood
Verb(6 words)
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: ablate, abrade, age, aged scroll, ancient remains.
- Sentence evidence is available for weather, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "weather".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "weather"
Keep "weather" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "weather" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "weather", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "weather" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
25 entriesShowing 16 of 25 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
9 entriesadverse weatherclear weatherweather conditionsweather forecastweather patternweather reportweather systemweathering processweatherproof coating
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
6 entriessimilar
1 entriesTranslations
12 translations across 8 languages.
Czech
2 entries- přestát verb (to endure an event)
- přečkat verb (to endure an event)
Dutch
1 entries- doorstaan verb (to endure an event)
Finnish
1 entries- selvitä (jostakin) verb (to endure an event)
German
1 entries- überstehen verb (to endure an event)
Italian
1 entries- superare verb (to endure an event)
Japanese
1 entries- 乗り切る verb (to endure an event)
Portuguese
1 entries- aguentar verb (to endure an event)
Swedish
4 entries- genomlida verb (to endure an event)
- uthärda verb (to endure an event)
- utstå verb (to endure an event)
- övervara verb (to endure an event)
Sample sentences
30 total sentences available.
You'll soon get accustomed to this cold weather.
Source: tatoeba (16700)
The sky promises fair weather.
Source: tatoeba (18142)
The skies promise better weather in the morning.
Source: tatoeba (18269)
Showing 4 of 30 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "weather"?
Closest matches include ablate, abrade, age, aged scroll, ancient remains.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "weather"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.