A1 noun Neutral #4,084 am häufigsten

pressure

/ˈpreʃər/

In weather, pressure is the force of the air pushing down on the earth. Changes in air pressure usually show that the weather is going to change.

Beispiele

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1

The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.

The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.

2

The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.

The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.

3

I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.

I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
pressure
Verb
press
Adverb
pressingly
Adjektiv
pressurized
Verwandt
press
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'press'. The air 'presses' down on us from the sky.

Schnelles Quiz

When the air ________ is high, the weather is usually sunny and clear.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pressure

Beispiele

1

The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.

everyday

The air pressure is falling, so it might rain later today.

2

The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.

formal

The meteorological department reports a sudden drop in atmospheric pressure.

3

I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.

informal

I can feel the pressure changing in my ears as we drive up the mountain.

4

Low air pressure is often associated with the development of storms.

academic

Low air pressure is often associated with the development of storms.

5

Our sensors must accurately track air pressure to ensure flight safety.

business

Our sensors must accurately track air pressure to ensure flight safety.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
pressure
Verb
press
Adverb
pressingly
Adjektiv
pressurized
Verwandt
press

Häufige Kollokationen

air pressure air pressure
high pressure high pressure
low pressure low pressure
atmospheric pressure atmospheric pressure
pressure drop pressure drop

Häufige Phrasen

high pressure system

high pressure system

under pressure

under pressure

low pressure area

low pressure area

Wird oft verwechselt mit

pressure vs stress

Stress is usually about mental worry, while pressure in weather is a physical force of air.

pressure vs weight

Weight is how heavy an object is, but pressure is weight spread over an area.

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Nutzungshinweise

When talking about weather, we almost always use 'high' or 'low' with the word pressure. It is measured using a tool called a barometer.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use 'stress' when they mean 'atmospheric pressure'. Avoid saying 'weather stress' when referring to air conditions.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'press'. The air 'presses' down on us from the sky.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'pressura', which means a squeezing or a force.

Grammatikmuster

Usually an uncountable noun in weather contexts. Used with the adjectives 'high' and 'low'. Commonly used in the phrase 'air pressure'.
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Kultureller Kontext

Talking about air pressure and weather changes is a very common way to start a conversation in many English-speaking countries.

Schnelles Quiz

When the air ________ is high, the weather is usually sunny and clear.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: pressure

Mehr Weather Wörter

weather

A1

Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.

snowy

A1

Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.

clear

A1

A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.

warm

A1

Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.

dry

A1

Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.

extreme

A1

The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.

hail

A1

Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.

thunder

A1

Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.

mist

A1

A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.

dew

A1

Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.

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