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monsoon

/mɒnˈsuːn/

A monsoon is a seasonal wind pattern that brings heavy rain to parts of South Asia and other tropical regions. It describes both the period of heavy rainfall and the wind itself that causes the change in weather.

Exemplos

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The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

2

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
monsoon
Adjetivo
monsoonal
Relacionado
rain
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Dica de memorização

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

Quiz rápido

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: monsoon

Exemplos

1

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

everyday

The monsoon brings much-needed water for the farmers' crops.

2

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

formal

The government has issued a warning regarding the upcoming monsoon season.

3

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

informal

We got caught in a sudden monsoon while walking home.

4

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

academic

Research indicates that monsoon patterns are shifting due to climate change.

5

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

business

Construction projects are often paused during the peak of the monsoon.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
monsoon
Adjetivo
monsoonal
Relacionado
rain

Colocações comuns

monsoon season monsoon season
heavy monsoon heavy monsoon
monsoon rain monsoon rain
monsoon winds monsoon winds
summer monsoon summer monsoon

Frases Comuns

the onset of the monsoon

the start of the monsoon season

monsoon failure

when the expected seasonal rains do not come

post-monsoon

the period immediately after the monsoon rains

Frequentemente confundido com

monsoon vs typhoon

A typhoon is a specific tropical cyclone (storm), while a monsoon is a seasonal wind system that causes rain.

monsoon vs hurricane

A hurricane is a violent tropical storm, whereas a monsoon is a long-term seasonal weather pattern.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly used in the singular with 'the' to refer to the season of rain. It is primarily used in the context of South Asia, Southeast Asia, and parts of Australia.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'monsoon' to mean any single rainstorm; however, it strictly refers to a large-scale seasonal system.

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Dica de memorização

Remember 'Soon-Rain': The Monsoon means 'Soon the Rain' will come to the dry land.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Arabic word 'mawsim,' which means 'season.'

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun (usually used in singular) Can be used as an adjective (monsoon clouds) Often follows 'the' or 'a'
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Contexto cultural

In India, the monsoon is a vital cultural event celebrated in festivals because it is essential for agriculture and survival.

Quiz rápido

The ______ season usually begins in June and brings a lot of rain.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: monsoon

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