/dɪˈzɑːstə/
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Meaning
Something very bad that happens suddenly and causes great harm or damage.
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Word origin
From Italian disastro, an ill-starred event, from dis- (bad) and astro, star; people once blamed bad luck on the stars.
- Origin
- Italian
- Root
- disastro
- English cognates
- astronomy, astrology
Examples
worst .
Natural disasters include floods, fires, and storms.
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Here "disaster" is used in a lighter way for a total failure.
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Here it means a very bad accident.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 3: disaster, bow, revolution and 7 more words.