Stratus is a typea kind or category of something of low cloud that often forms a flat gray layera sheet or level covering a surface acrossfrom one side to the other side of the sky.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈstreɪtəs/
Easy pronunciation: STRAY-tus (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: STRAY-tus.
Used for the cloud type: a low, flat layer of cloud.
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Stratus Meaning
a low, flat layer of cloud that covers the sky
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a large dark low cloud
Example: The morning sky was covered by a thick layer of stratus.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- stratus cloud — A direct synonym from the source data for this cloud type.
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Stratus Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- stratus cloud
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Common Mistakes
- Using stratus to mean any cloud type. It refers specifically to a low, layered cloud.
- Spelling it like 'stratos' or confusing it with 'stratosphere'.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does stratus mean?
Stratus means a low cloud that spreads out in a flat layer, often making the sky look gray.
What are stratus synonyms?
The main synonym in the supplied data is stratus cloud.
Is stratus a noun or adjective?
In the supplied data, stratus is a noun.
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