What are the definitions of “storm off”?

Learn how to use these expressions through these examples

1Leave a place angrily.
They had a row and he STORMED OFF.

What’s the most common meaning of the phrasal verb “storm off”?

The most common meaning of the phrasal verb storm off is to leave a place angrily, usually after an argument or disagreement. It often implies that the person is upset or frustrated.

What are the different verb forms of “storm off”?

Root Verb	storm off
Third Person Singular Present	storms off
Present Participle	storming off
Simple Past	stormed off
Past Participle	stormed off

Example

After the argument, she stormed off to her room.

Example

He always storms off when he doesn't get his way.

Example

She is storming off after the heated discussion.

Example

Yesterday, he stormed off when he heard the bad news.

Example

She had stormed off before anyone could say anything.

What kind of phrasal verb is “storm off”?

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a transitive and intransitive verb? - A transitive verb always has an object after it. (Example: Sam bought a car.) - An intransitive verb never has an object.(Example: She laughed loudly.)

Intransitive verb

“storm off” is an intransitive phrasal verb because it doesn't require an object to complete its meaning. It forms a complete sentence without an object.

Example

She stormed off after the argument.

Example

He stormed off when he didn't get his way.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

What is a separable and inseparable phrasal verb? - A “separable phrasal verb” can be separated with an object between the verb and particle. - An “inseparable phrasal verb” cannot be separated by an object.

Inseparable

“storm off” is an inseparable phrasal verb. This means that you can’t place an object between the verb and the particle, otherwise, it changes the meaning of the phrasal verb.

Example

She stormed off after the argument.

Example

He stormed off when he didn't get his way.

What are common phrases and expressions that include the phrasal verb “storm off”?

Storm out

Similar to *storm off,* but with a stronger emphasis on leaving a specific place or room.

Example

He stormed out of the meeting when his proposal was rejected.

Storm away

To walk away angrily, similar to *storm off,* but with a focus on the act of walking.

Example

She stormed away from the group after the disagreement.

Storm in

To enter a place angrily or forcefully.

Example

He stormed in and demanded an explanation for the decision.

Good things to know

Does “storm off” have an informal or formal tone?

Storm off is a neutral to informal phrasal verb. It is commonly used in everyday conversations and can be used in more formal settings depending on the context. However, in very formal situations, it might be more appropriate to use synonyms like 'leave angrily' or 'depart abruptly'.

What are synonyms of antonyms to the phrasal verb “storm off”?

Synonyms

leave angrily
depart abruptly
walk away angrily
exit in a huff
flounce out

Antonyms

enter calmly
arrive peacefully
approach gently
come in quietly