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clouds

[klaʊdz]

clouds Definition

  • 1a visible mass of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, typically high above the ground
  • 2a state or cause of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry

Using clouds: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "clouds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The sky was filled with dark clouds before the storm.

  • Example

    The plane flew through the clouds.

  • Example

    The company's future is under a cloud of uncertainty.

  • Example

    The politician's reputation was clouded by scandal.

clouds Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for clouds

Antonyms for clouds

  • clear sky

Phrases with clouds

  • head in the clouds

    not paying attention to what is happening around you because you are thinking about other things

    Example

    He always has his head in the clouds and never knows what's going on.

  • silver lining (behind every cloud)

    a hopeful or comforting prospect in the midst of difficulty or adversity

    Example

    Although he lost his job, the silver lining behind every cloud is that he now has more time to spend with his family.

  • in a state of suspicion or disgrace

    Example

    After being caught cheating, he was under a cloud of suspicion for the rest of the semester.

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Summary: clouds in Brief

Clouds [klaʊdz] are visible masses of condensed water vapor floating in the atmosphere, often high above the ground. They can also refer to a state of gloom, suspicion, trouble, or worry, as in 'The company's future is under a cloud of uncertainty.' Phrases like 'head in the clouds' describe someone who is not paying attention, while 'silver lining (behind every cloud)' refers to a hopeful prospect in the midst of difficulty.