weathering
The word “weathering” has 3 syllables: weath-er-ing
It's pronounced as /ˈwɛðərɪŋ/
What is synonym and antonym for weathering?
In the thesaurus, “weathering” has 26 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for weathering along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for weathering
- abiding
- being
- breathing
- continuing
- enduring
- existing
- flourishing
- hanging on
- holding on
- holding out
- holding up
- lasting
- leading
- living
- outlasting
- outliving
- persisting
- prospering
- pulling through
- standing
- sticking out
- subsisting
- surviving
- thriving
- wearing out
- withstanding
Antonyms for weathering
- ceasing
- croaking
- deceasing
- departing
- disappearing
- dying
- ending
- evaporating
- expiring
- fading
- passing away
- perishing
- stopping
- succumbing
- vanishing
Meanings of weathering
- verb
- To expose to the weather, or show the effects of such exposure, or to withstand such effects.
- (by extension) To sustain the trying effect of; to bear up against and overcome; to endure; to resist.
- To break down, of rocks and other materials, under the effects of exposure to rain, sunlight, temperature, and air.
- To pass to windward in a vessel, especially to beat 'round.
- To endure or survive an event or action without undue damage.
- To place (a hawk) unhooded in the open air.
- noun
- Weather, especially favourable or fair weather.
- Mechanical or chemical breaking down of rocks in situ by weather or other causes.
- A slight inclination given to an approximately horizontal surface to enable it to throw off water.
Example Sentences
- The constant weathering of the rocks shaped the landscape over centuries.
- Weathering caused the paint on the house to peel and fade.
- Scientists study weathering to understand soil formation better.
- The statue showed signs of weathering after years of exposure to the elements.
- Proper maintenance can slow down the weathering of outdoor structures.
On this page you'll find 41 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to weathering, such as: abiding, being, breathing, ceasing, continuing, croaking, deceasing.
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