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/tɑ̃.pɛt/
Translation
storm, tempest
Word origin
From Old French tempeste, from Vulgar Latin tempesta, itself from Latin tempestas ('season, weather, storm'), a derivative of tempus ('time'). English 'tempest' follows the same path.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- tempestas
- English cognates
- tempest, temporal
Grammar
Examples
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The storm lasted all night.
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Winter storms often tear up the trees in the park.
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The boat was caught out by a storm at sea.
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After the storm, the beach was covered in wood.
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She swept into the room like a storm.
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