hurricane
/ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn/
hur · ri · cane
ˈhɜːr · ɪ · keɪn
English Definition
n. violent windstorm
Significado en Español
huracán
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
cơn bão, bão
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Example Sentence
The hurricane destroyed many homes.
飓风毁了许多房屋。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hurricane (hurricane).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “hurricane”:
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A
Storm
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B
Breeze
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C
Calm
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D
Flood
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A — Storm.
“hurricane” means n. violent windstorm
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The powerful ______ destroyed homes all along the coast.
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A
drizzle
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B
sunshine
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C
hurricane
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D
breeze
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C — hurricane.
“hurricane” means n. violent windstorm
Common questions about “hurricane”
What does “hurricane” mean?
hurricane — n. violent windstorm. In Chinese: 飓风，狂风.
How do you pronounce “hurricane”?
hurricane is pronounced /ˈhɜːrɪkeɪn/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hur · ri · cane.
How do you use “hurricane” in a sentence?
The hurricane destroyed many homes. (飓风毁了许多房屋。)
What are synonyms for “hurricane”?
cyclone, storm — all close in meaning to hurricane (n. violent windstorm).
Is “hurricane” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hurricane appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hurricane”?
hurricane (hurricane).
