Basic Details
Word: Weatherproof
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Something that is made to resist damage from rain, snow, or other weather conditions.
Synonyms: Waterproof, rainproof, stormproof
Antonyms: Unprotected, vulnerable, susceptible
Idioms and Phrases
- Weatherproof your plans: To make sure your plans can succeed despite challenges or changes. Example: "Before we start the picnic, lets weatherproof our plans by checking the forecast."
- Weather the storm: To manage and survive a difficult situation. Example: "Even when the project hit a snag, the team worked hard to weather the storm."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The new jackets are weatherproof, so we wont get wet during the rain.
Example 2: After the storm damaged many homes, the builders started using weatherproof materials.
Example 3: He bought a weatherproof backpack to keep his books dry while walking to school.
Fun Fact
Did you know that weatherproofing materials can include special coatings or treatments that help resist water and wind? This means they can last longer in unpredictable weather conditions!
Famous Quote
"In the end, we only regret the chances we didn't take, the relationships we were afraid to have, and the decisions we waited too long to make. Make sure your choices are weatherproof." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "weatherproof" mean?
a) Made to resist damage from water and weather
b) A type of clothing
c) A style of painting
d) A kind of animal
Answer: a) Made to resist damage from water and weather
2. Which of these is a synonym of "weatherproof"?
a) Vulnerable
b) Stormproof
c) Exposed
d) Susceptible
Answer: b) Stormproof
3. Which is an antonym of "weatherproof"?
a) Secure
b) Unprotected
c) Durable
d) Strong
Answer: b) Unprotected
4. Which sentence uses "weatherproof" correctly?
a) My weatherproof book stayed dry in my bag during the rain.
b) He was weatherproofing the room with paintings.
c) The weatherproof elephant danced in the rain.
d) We need to weatherproof our swimming lessons for summer.
Answer: a) My weatherproof book stayed dry in my bag during the rain.
5. What does the idiom "weather the storm" mean?
a) To go for a walk in the rain
b) To manage and survive a difficult situation
c) To make plans for sunny weather
d) To wear a raincoat
Answer: b) To manage and survive a difficult situation
