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British pronunciation/klˈa‍ʊd/
American pronunciation/ˈkɫaʊd/

Definition & Meaning of "cloud"

Cloud
01

a white or gray visible mass of water vapor floating in the air

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cloud definition and meaning
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My little son was looking up at the sky and showing me the fluffy white clouds.
The airplane flew through the clouds on its way to the destination.
The clouds blocked the sun, creating a momentary shadow.
02

a group of many things in the air or on the ground

cloud definition and meaning
03

any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

04

out of touch with reality

05

suspicion affecting your reputation

06

a cause of worry or gloom or trouble

07

a network of remote servers used to store, manage, and process data over the internet instead of on a local computer

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She saved her documents to the cloud for easy access from any device.
The photos automatically upload to the cloud after being taken.
Businesses rely on the cloud to store and share large amounts of data.
to cloud
01

to make the sky or air overcast

synonyms

overcast

Transitive: to cloud the sky or weather
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The storm clouds clouded the sky, blocking out the sun.
Smoke from the factory clouded the air, causing poor visibility.
The pollution clouded the atmosphere, causing health problems.
02

to rise or spread out in the shape of a cloud

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The fog began to cloud over the valley, making it hard to see.
The explosion caused debris to cloud in the air.
Smoke clouded from the fire, filling the sky.
03

to make something less transparent or more obscured, often by adding a foggy or murky layer

Transitive: to cloud sth
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The fog clouded the view, making it difficult to see the road ahead.
The mist clouded the mountains, hiding their peaks from sight.
Fog began to cloud the roads, slowing down traffic.
04

to add or mix different colors in patches or blotches, creating a varied or uneven appearance

Transitive: to cloud appearance of something with sth
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The artist clouded the canvas with patches of vibrant yellow and green.
The forest floor was clouded with patches of bright red leaves.
The marble countertop was clouded with streaks of gold and gray.
05

to make a liquid appear cloudy, milky, or dull, often by adding something that causes it to lose clarity

Transitive: to cloud a liquid
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The oil clouded the water, making it harder to see through.
The vinegar clouded the broth, turning it slightly opaque.
The cream clouded the coffee, giving it a rich, milky appearance.
06

to make something harder to understand or perceive clearly

Transitive: to cloud sth
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The teacher 's complicated explanation only served to cloud the topic for some students.
The lawyer ’s complex arguments only served to cloud the main issue in the case.
The debate over the new policy only served to cloud the issue further.
07

to damage or tarnish someone's something, or make others question it

Transitive: to cloud sth
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The false rumors about him clouded his reputation in the community.
Her actions were clouded by accusations that she could n’t shake off.
The politician ’s past was clouded by controversy and suspicion.
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to make an emotion, like worry, sorrow, or anger, visible on someone's face

Transitive: to cloud one's face or expression
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His worry clouded his face, making it clear he was troubled.
Anger clouded his expression, revealing his frustration.
His anxiety was clear, with worry clouding his face.
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