Weather & Nature Pairs — Collocations
Rain is heavy, wind is strong, and cold is bitter — weather has strict partners. · Pattern: Adjective + Noun · Level A2
heavy rain
A lot of rain falling hard.
Example: Miami streets flood when heavy rain falls.
⚠️ Not: “strong rain” — say “heavy rain”.
strong wind
Powerful moving air.
Example: A strong wind knocked down two trees.
⚠️ Not: “heavy wind” — say “strong wind”.
thick fog
Dense fog that is hard to see through.
Example: Flights were delayed because thick fog covered the airport.
⚠️ Not: “heavy fog” — say “thick fog”.
heavy snow
A lot of snow falling or accumulated.
Example: Denver schools close when heavy snow falls.
⚠️ Not: “strong snow” — say “heavy snow”.
bitter cold
Extremely, painfully cold weather.
Example: Workers faced the bitter cold of a Montana winter.
⚠️ Not: “strong cold” — say “bitter cold”.
rough sea
A stormy sea with big waves.
Example: Fishermen respect a rough sea.
⚠️ Not: “strong sea” — say “rough sea”.
bright sunshine
Strong, clear sunlight.
Example: We ate lunch outside in bright sunshine.
⚠️ Not: “strong sunshine” — say “bright sunshine”.
fresh air
Clean, cool outdoor air.
Example: Open the windows and let in some fresh air.
⚠️ Not: “new air” — say “fresh air”.
a heat wave
A period of unusually hot weather.
Example: Last July, a heat wave pushed temperatures above 100 in Arizona.
⚠️ Not: “a hot wave” — say “a heat wave”.
wild weather
Extreme, unpredictable weather.
Example: Festivals get canceled when wild weather hits.
⚠️ Not: “angry weather” — say “wild weather”.
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