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Vocabulary
wintry
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"...the wintry weather is predicted to worsen."
(This is London - news)
Is the word 'wintry' not used much in the US?
If so, what is the alternative?
Thank you.
"...the wintry weather is predicted to worsen."
(This is London - news)
Is the word 'wintry' not used much in the US?
If so, what is the alternative?
Thank you.
Top answer
, especially not in spoken AmE. Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid, Harsh, Brisk, Nippy are more commonly used terms.
- , especially not in spoken AmE.
- Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid, Harsh, Brisk, Nippy are more commonly used terms.
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Wintry is not often used in the U.S., especially not in spoken AmE.
Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid, Harsh, Brisk, Nippy are more commonly used terms.
Cold, Chilly, Freezing, Frigid, Harsh, Brisk, Nippy are more commonly used terms.
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