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Gales
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Simple meaning
What does Gales mean?
Gales are very strong winds.
Dictionary definition
Very strong winds.
Example sentences
Gales in a sentence
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Gales bent the trees along the road.
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The ferry was delayed because gales made the water rough.
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Weather warnings may mention gales when strong winds could affect travel or safety.
Synonyms
Words like Gales
strong windsPlain synonym for gales.
windstormsStorms with strong wind.
Antonyms
Opposite words
calmsPeriods with little or no wind.
stillnessA lack of movement.
Word family
Gales word family
Base word
gale
noun
gales
Plural form.
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Practice 1
What does gales mean?
Gales are very strong winds, often strong enough to affect travel, trees, or water.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses gales correctly?
This sentence uses gales to describe strong winds.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to gales?
Gales are strong winds, so strong winds is the closest choice.
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