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cloud cover

cloud cover

Meaning of cloud cover

amount of clouds in the sky

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EN-UK/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/
EN-US/ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvɚ/
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cloud cover with Russian translation

cloud cover usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Облачность была плотной и закрывала большую часть солнца.

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Лёгкая облачность утром рассеялась к полудню.

Light cloud cover in the morning cleared by noon.

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cloud cover belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cloud coverоблачность
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
longпродолжительный
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

cloud cover synonyms

Related words worth learning together

cloudy
Adjective describing weather with substantial cloud cover; different part of speech from the noun 'облачность'.
partly cloudy
Phrase indicating the sky is partly covered by clouds — a specific degree of cloud cover.
mostly cloudy
Indicates that most of the sky is covered by clouds — a specific level of cloud cover between 'cloudy' and 'overcast'.
scattered clouds
Describes clouds spread out across the sky in patches; a specific sky condition term.
broken clouds
Meteorological phrase meaning large cloud patches covering much, but not all, of the sky; more technical.
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🇬🇧en

Adjective describing weather with substantial cloud cover; different part of speech from the noun 'облачность'.

B1Very Often

It will be cloudy tomorrow.

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partly cloudy

Phrase indicating the sky is partly covered by clouds — a specific degree of cloud cover.

B1Often

Expect partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.

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mostly cloudy

Indicates that most of the sky is covered by clouds — a specific level of cloud cover between 'cloudy' and 'overcast'.

B1Often

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a slight breeze.

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scattered clouds

Describes clouds spread out across the sky in patches; a specific sky condition term.

B1Often

Scattered clouds in the morning will clear by noon.

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broken clouds

Meteorological phrase meaning large cloud patches covering much, but not all, of the sky; more technical.

B1Rarely

Broken clouds will persist through the evening, according to the METAR report.

🇬🇧en

Implies the sky is completely covered with clouds (no sun visible); a specific condition of full cloud cover.

B1Often

It will be overcast all day with light drizzle possible.

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How to pronounce cloud cover and what this word means

cloud cover means cloud cover. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cloud cover

/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/

cloud cover translation

cloud cover

cloud cover examples

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun.

cloud cover transcription

/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/, /ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvɚ/

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cloud cover meaning: what does it mean?

amount of clouds in the sky

cloud cover pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cloud cover is pronounced as /ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cloud cover definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun. Translation: Облачность была плотной и закрывала большую часть солнца.

Is cloud cover part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, cloud cover can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cloud cover part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cloud cover can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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