Gerund Word Explorer
ContronymAges 15–20

Weather

Weather (survive)

To come safely through a difficult time or storm.

The old house weathered many monsoons.

Weather (wear away)

To be worn down by wind, rain and sun.

Rain and wind had weathered the stone carvings.

Remember: Weather a storm and you last; weathered rock is worn away. Same storms, opposite results.

Short lessonContronymsA few words can mean one thing and also its exact opposite.

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