B2 adjective Neutral

cloud

/klaʊd/

Relating to services, software, or data storage provided over the internet rather than on a local computer or physical server. In modern technology, it describes a decentralized network of remote servers used to store and process information globally.

Beispiele

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1

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

2

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

3

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cloud
Verb
cloud
Adverb
cloudily
Adjektiv
cloudy
Verwandt
cloudiness
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Merkhilfe

Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.

Schnelles Quiz

The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

everyday

I keep all my personal photos in a cloud folder so I can access them from any device.

2

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

formal

The government is evaluating the security implications of cloud migration for its public records.

3

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

informal

Don't worry about the hard drive crashing; everything is backed up in the cloud anyway.

4

Academic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.

academic

Academic institutions are increasingly adopting cloud-based research tools to facilitate international collaboration.

5

Our quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.

business

Our quarterly budget includes a significant allocation for cloud infrastructure maintenance and scalability.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
cloud
Verb
cloud
Adverb
cloudily
Adjektiv
cloudy
Verwandt
cloudiness

Häufige Kollokationen

cloud computing cloud computing
cloud storage cloud storage
cloud infrastructure cloud infrastructure
cloud-based service cloud-based service
cloud security cloud security

Häufige Phrasen

in the cloud

stored on or available through the internet

head in the clouds

being unrealistic, idealistic, or distracted

every cloud has a silver lining

every bad situation has a positive aspect

Wird oft verwechselt mit

cloud vs cloudy

Cloudy is an adjective describing weather or opaque liquids, whereas 'cloud' used as an adjective specifically refers to internet technology.

cloud vs clout

Clout refers to power or influence, while cloud refers to the sky or internet storage.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used in a technical sense, 'cloud' is usually an attributive noun acting as an adjective (e.g., 'cloud storage'). It is rarely used as a standalone adjective unless hyphenated as 'cloud-based'.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often say 'on the cloud' when referring to data storage; the correct preposition used by native speakers is almost always 'in the cloud'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of a physical cloud as something high up that you can see from anywhere; similarly, 'cloud technology' is data kept 'up' on the internet that you can reach from any location.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Old English 'clūd', which originally meant a mass of rock or a hill, later evolving to describe floating water vapor because of their massive, puffy shape.

Grammatikmuster

Functions as an attributive noun/adjective preceding a noun Uncountable when referring to the digital environment Often used in the prepositional phrase 'in the cloud'
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Kultureller Kontext

The concept of 'the cloud' has revolutionized modern culture by enabling a shift from physical ownership of media (like CDs and DVDs) to digital access and streaming.

Schnelles Quiz

The company decided to move its database to a ______-based system to improve accessibility for remote workers.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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