westerlies

The word “westerlies” has 3 syllables: wes-ter-lies

It's pronounced as /ˈwɛs.tɚ.liz/


What is synonym and antonym for westerlies?

In the thesaurus, “westerlies” has 27 synonyms and 2 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for westerlies along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for westerlies

  • airflows
  • airs
  • blasts
  • blows
  • breaths
  • breezes
  • currents
  • drafts
  • flurries
  • gales
  • headwinds
  • northeasters
  • northers
  • northwesters
  • puffs
  • sea breezes
  • southeasters
  • southwesters
  • squalls
  • tempests
  • tornadoes
  • tornados
  • wafts
  • whiffs
  • winds
  • windstorms
  • zephyrs

Antonyms for westerlies

Meanings of westerlies

  • noun
    1. A westerly wind or storm.

Example Sentences

  • The sailors relied on the westerlies to speed up their journey across the Atlantic.
  • Strong westerlies brought heavy rains to the coastal region.
  • The westerlies play a major role in shaping global weather patterns.
  • Farmers often prepare for storms when the westerlies grow stronger.
  • The ship changed its route to take advantage of the westerlies.

On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to westerlies, such as: airflows, airs, blasts, blows, breaths, breezes, calms.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

wafts

zephyrs

tornadoes

  • airs
  • blasts
  • blows
  • bluster
  • breaths
  • breezes
  • currents
  • cyclone
  • drafts
  • flurries
  • funnel
  • gales
  • gusts
  • hurricanes
  • northeasters
  • northerlies
  • northers
  • northwesters
  • puffs
  • scuds
  • southeasters
  • southwesters
  • squalls
  • storm
  • tempests
  • twister
  • typhoon
  • wafts
  • westerlies
  • whiffs
  • whirlwind
  • williwaws
  • wind
  • windblasts
  • windstorms
  • zephyrs

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