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typhoon

/taɪˈfuːn/ /taɪˈfun/

Meanings
noun
A weather phenomenon in the northwestern Pacific that is precisely equivalent to a hurricane, which results in wind speeds of 64 knots (118 km/h) or above. Equivalent to a cyclone in the Indian Ocean and Indonesia/Australia.

Examples :

"The typhoon caused widespread flooding and power outages across the island. "
weather disaster environment geography phenomena nature ocean

Related Words

Illustration flooding

flooding verb

/ˈflʌdɪŋ/

To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

"After the heavy rain, the river was flooding the nearby town. "

Illustration northwestern

northwestern adjective

/nɔːθˈwɛst.ə(ɹ)n/

Of or pertaining to the northwest; from or to in such a direction.

"The Northwestern University campus is known for its beautiful architecture. "

Illustration widespread

widespread adjective

/ˈwaɪdˌsprɛd/

Affecting a large area (e.g. the entire land or body); broad in extent; widely diffused.

"The flu was widespread throughout the school, with many students absent. "

Illustration phenomenon

phenomenon noun

/fɪˈnɒmənɒn/ /fɪˈnɑmənɑn/

A thing or being, event or process, perceptible through senses; or a fact or occurrence thereof.

"The sudden increase in student absences is a noticeable phenomenon. "

Illustration powerful

powerful adjective

/ˈpaʊəfl/ /ˈpaʊɚfəl/

Having, or capable of exerting power, potency or influence.

"The new school principal is a powerful advocate for student success. "

Illustration hurricane

hurricane noun

/ˈhʌɹɪkən/ /ˈhɝɪˌkeɪn/

A severe tropical cyclone in the North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, or in the eastern North Pacific off the west coast of Mexico, with winds of 119 km/h (74 miles per hour) or greater accompanied by rain, lightning, and thunder that sometimes moves into temperate latitudes.

"The hurricane forced the school to close for several days. "

Illustration cyclone

cyclone noun

/ˈsaɪ.kləʊn/ /ˈsaɪ.kloʊn/

(broad sense) A weather phenomenon consisting of a system of winds rotating around a center of low atmospheric pressure

"The news reported that a powerful cyclone was approaching the coast, bringing heavy rain and strong winds. "

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weather noun

/ˈwɛðə/ /ˈwɛðɚ/

The short term state of the atmosphere at a specific time and place, including the temperature, relative humidity, cloud cover, precipitation, wind, etc.

"The weather forecast for today predicts rain and strong winds, so I should bring an umbrella to school. "

Illustration pacific

pacific adjective

/pəˈsɪfɪk/

Calm, peaceful.

"The teacher's calm and pacific demeanor helped the students relax during the stressful exam. "

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precisely adverb

/pɹɪˈsaɪsli/

(manner) In a precise manner; exactly.

"I always try to express myself precisely."

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results noun

/ɹɪˈzʌlts/

That which results; the conclusion or end to which any course or condition of things leads, or which is obtained by any process or operation; consequence or effect.

"the result of a course of action;  the result of a mathematical operation"

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equivalent noun

/ɪˈkwɪvələnt/

Anything that is virtually equal to something else, or has the same value, force, etc.

"A pound of apples is the equivalent of two dollars at the market. "