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word cloud
definition
noun
A cloud is a mass of water vapour that floats in the sky. Clouds are usually white or grey in colour.
...the varied shapes of the clouds.
The sky was almost entirely obscured by cloud.
...the risks involved in flying through cloud.
A cloud of something such as smoke or dust is a mass of it floating in the air.
The hens darted away on all sides, raising a cloud of dust.
verb
If you say that something clouds your view of a situation, you mean that it makes you unable to understand the situation or judge it properly.
Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
In his latter years religious mania clouded his mind.
If you say that something clouds a situation, you mean that it makes it unpleasant .
His last years were clouded by financial difficulties.
If your eyes or face cloud or if sadness or anger clouds them, your eyes or your face suddenly show sadness or anger.
Trish's face clouded with disappointment.
As he looked at Katherine, great sorrow clouded his eyes.
I saw Sean's face cloud over at this blatant lie.
If glass clouds or if moisture clouds it, tiny drops of water cover the glass, making it difficult to see through.
The mirror clouded beside her cheek.
I run the water very hot, clouding the mirror.
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cefr-level A2

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