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.
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The plane flew through the clouds.
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The company's future is under a cloud of uncertainty.
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The politician's reputation was clouded by scandal.
clouds Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with 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.
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.
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After being caught cheating, he was under a cloud of suspicion for the rest of the semester.
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.
