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Meaning of storm cloud | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A dark and ominous cloud that appears to indicate a coming storm.
  2. A sign that serious trouble, conflict, or misfortune is approaching.
    broadly, figuratively

Equivalents

Español nubarrón
Suomi myrskypilvi
Français nuage orageux
한국어 먹구름
Nederlands onweerswolk
Русский туча
Українська хмара

Examples

“Uncertainty hangs over the industry like a storm cloud on a summer's day, preventing long-term planning and investment.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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