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cloud cover

cloud cover

Meaning of cloud cover

amount of clouds in the sky

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British English/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/
American English/ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvɚ/
Russian transcription[ɐˈblat͡ɕnəsʲtʲ]
cloud cover
cloud cover - облачность
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cloud cover with Russian translation

cloud cover usage examples

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Облачность была плотной и закрывала большую часть солнца.

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun.

🇷🇺Russian🇬🇧English

Лёгкая облачность утром рассеялась к полудню.

Light cloud cover in the morning cleared by noon.

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cloud cover belongs to the topic "Talking about Weather". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

cloud coverоблачность
seasons of the yearвремена года
springвесна
winterзима
beginначинаться
endзаканчиваться
temperatureтемпература

cloud cover synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between cloud cover / cloudy / partly cloudy / mostly cloudy / scattered clouds / broken clouds

🇬🇧English
cloud cover

Identical in meaning: the amount of cloud over an area (general term).

B1Often

The cloud cover this afternoon will be around 70%.

Днём облачность составит около 70%.

🇬🇧English

Adjective describing weather with substantial cloud cover; different part of speech from the noun 'облачность'.

B1Very Often

It will be cloudy tomorrow.

Завтра будет пасмурно / облачно.

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🇬🇧English
partly cloudy

Phrase indicating the sky is partly covered by clouds — a specific degree of cloud cover.

B1Often

Expect partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.

Днём ожидается переменная облачность.

M
🇬🇧English
mostly cloudy

Indicates that most of the sky is covered by clouds — a specific level of cloud cover between 'cloudy' and 'overcast'.

B1Often

Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a slight breeze.

Сегодня вечером будет преимущественно облачно с небольшим ветром.

S
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scattered clouds

Describes clouds spread out across the sky in patches; a specific sky condition term.

B1Often

Scattered clouds in the morning will clear by noon.

Утром рассеянные облака, к полудню прояснится.

B
🇬🇧English
broken clouds

Meteorological phrase meaning large cloud patches covering much, but not all, of the sky; more technical.

B1Rarely

Broken clouds will persist through the evening, according to the METAR report.

Сводки METAR показывают продолжительную ломаную (прерывистую) облачность вечером.

🇬🇧English

Implies the sky is completely covered with clouds (no sun visible); a specific condition of full cloud cover.

B1Often

It will be overcast all day with light drizzle possible.

Весь день будет пасмурно, возможен мелкий дождь.

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cloud cover translation: облачность. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce cloud cover

/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/

cloud cover translation

облачность

cloud cover examples

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun.

cloud cover transcription

/ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/, /ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvɚ/

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cloud cover meaning: what does it mean?

amount of clouds in the sky

cloud cover pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

cloud cover is pronounced as /ə ˈklaʊd ˌkʌvə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

cloud cover definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The cloud cover was thick, blocking most of the sun. Translation: Облачность была плотной и закрывала большую часть солнца.

Is cloud cover part of Talking about Weather vocabulary?

Yes, cloud cover (облачность) can be learned in the Talking about Weather topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is cloud cover part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, cloud cover (облачность) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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