pre-storm
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/priː-stɔːrm/
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/priː-stɔːm/
before a storm
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pre-storm' originates from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'storm', which comes from Old English 'storm', meaning 'violent disturbance'.
Historical Evolution
'storm' changed from Old English 'storm' and eventually became the modern English word 'storm'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'storm' meant 'violent disturbance', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or occurring before a storm.
The pre-storm warnings were issued early in the morning.
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Last updated: 2025/06/05 07:15