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weathered
weath·ered W0072000 (wĕth′ərd)adj.1. Worn, stained, or warped by or as if by exposure to weather; seasoned: a roof of weathered shingles.2. Architecture Sloped to shed water: a weathered masonry joint.weathered (ˈwɛðəd) adj1. (Physical Geography) affected by exposure to the action of the weather2. (Geological Science) (of rocks and rock formations) eroded, decomposed, or otherwise altered by the action of water, wind, frost, heat, etc3. (Architecture) (of a sill, roof, etc) having a sloped surface so as to allow rainwater to run off4. (Forestry) (of wood) artificially stained so as to appear weather-beaten: weathered garden furniture. weath•ered (ˈwɛð ərd)
adj. 1. seasoned or otherwise affected by exposure to the weather. 2. (of wood) artificially treated to seem discolored or stained by the action of air, rain, etc. 3. made sloping or inclined, as a windowsill, to prevent the lodgment of water. [1780–90] Thesaurus| Adj. | 1. |  weathered - worn by exposure to the weather; "a house of weathered shingles"weatherworn, weather-beatenworn - affected by wear; damaged by long use; "worn threads on the screw"; "a worn suit"; "the worn pockets on the jacket" |
weatheredadjective weather-beaten, worn, crumbling, eroded, bleached, discoloured the weathered bricks of an old farmhouseTranslationsweathered
weather the storm1. Literally, to remain at one's location during a storm to wait until it passes, as opposed to evacuating. Officials are urging residents not to try to weather the storm. This is a mandatory evacuation event.2. To endure a period of hardship or disorder. That was the hardest year of my life, but in the end I was able to weather the storm with the support of my family.See also: storm, weatherweather in1. To cause someone or something to be stuck inside due to extreme weather conditions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "weather" and "in"; often used in passive constructions. We were so excited for a vacation on the beach, but the monsoon weathered us in the whole time. We've been weathered in for nearly a week in this cabin—I hope the snow melts soon, or we're going to start running out of food!2. To cause someone or something to be unable to move, operate, or be accessed due to extreme weather conditions. A noun or pronoun can be used between "weather" and "in"; often used in passive constructions. The second, smaller hurricane has weathered in rescue services trying to provide aid to victims of the first one. The entire marina was weathered in by the freak snowstorm, meaning no boats could leave or enter until the snow and ice had been cleared.See also: weatherweather out1. To tolerate or endure a storm safely for its duration. A noun or pronoun can be used between "weather" and "out." The national meteorological service has recommended that everyone on the east coast stay indoors to weather out the extreme cold front set to hit the country this weekend. The hurricane descended just as our vacation began, so we had to weather it out in our hotel room the whole time.2. To tolerate or endure some undesirable, unfortunate, or risky situation for its duration. A noun or pronoun can be used between "weather" and "out." We consolidated a lot of our business structures in an attempt to weather out the economic recession. I know you're finding it tough not being able to find a job, but you just have to weather this out and believe that everything will work out in the end.3. To force something to be canceled or postponed to a later date. Used primarily in passive constructions. We were worried the game would be weathered out because of the forecast the night before, but we ended up having blue skies that afternoon. The festival was weathered out, having to be pushed back to June.4. To be exposed in or separated from the surrounding minerals due to the eroding effect of weather. Often used in passive constructions. It's extremely rare to find gemstones in such good conditions that have weathered out naturally.5. To cause something to be exposed in or separated from the surrounding substances due to the eroding effect of weather. Often used in passive constructions. The extreme conditions in this part of the country has weathered a huge number of fossils out of the shale—more than any other location in the world. You can tell by these marks where wind and rain weathered out gold deposits.See also: out, weatherweather the storm 1. Fig. to experience and survive a storm. We decided to stay in the building and weather the storm there with the other visitors. 2. Fig. to experience something and survive it. (Fig. on {2}.) The manager went on another shouting rampage and frightened his assistants. The rest of us stayed in our offices to weather the storm.See also: storm, weatherweather the stormSurvive difficulties, as in If she can just weather the storm of that contract violation, she'll be fine. This expression alludes to a ship coming safely through bad weather. [Mid-1600s] See also: storm, weatherweather the storm or ride out the storm COMMON If you weather the storm or ride out the storm, you survive a difficult situation or period without being seriously harmed by it. The General insists he will not resign and will weather the storm. Both companies have weathered the storm of the current recession better than most. Note: You can also say that you ride the storm. The President will no doubt ride the storm, as he always does.See also: storm, weatherweather the storm survive a period of difficulty.See also: storm, weatherweather inv.1. To cause something to be inoperable, inaccessible, or unable to move safely due to adverse weather: This storm will weather the fleet in. The storm could weather in the climbers for days. The squadron is weathered in because of dense fog.2. To cause something to remain inside due to adverse weather: A northeaster weathered us in for most of our vacation. Bring a book to read in case we get weathered in.See also: weatherweather outv.1. To spend, endure, or survive some storm: We weathered out the storm in a shelter. I'm not sure if we will evacuate the area or stay here and weather the storm out.2. To force the cancellation or postponement of some event because of adverse weather: Our flight was scheduled for 6:00, but the storm weathered it out. The picnic was weathered out.3. To spend, endure, or survive something: I weathered out five tours in Vietnam. The first weeks of school are difficult, but you'll weather them out.4. To become exposed by the erosion of surrounding material: Some of the dinosaur bones remain embedded in the rock, while others are lying on the surface where they weathered out. We found many geodes that had weathered out and were lying in the sand.5. weather out of To become separated from some surrounding material by the erosive effects of weather: The holes are where hematite has weathered out of the sandstone. We found gold that had weathered out of a vein upstream.See also: out, weatherWeathered
WeatheredDescriptive of a material or surface that has been exposed to the elements for a long period of time; having an upper surface that is splayed so as to allow water to drain off.  weathered1. Descriptive of a material or surface which has been exposed to the elements for a long period of time. 2. Having an upper surface which is splayed so as to throw off water.MedicalSeeweatherweathered
Synonyms for weatheredadj weather-beatenSynonyms- weather-beaten
- worn
- crumbling
- eroded
- bleached
- discoloured
Synonyms for weatheredadj worn by exposure to the weatherSynonyms- weatherworn
- weather-beaten
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