cloud

/klaʊd/
noun
  1. A visible mass of tiny water droplets or ice crystals floating in the sky.
    • Dark clouds gathered before the storm.
    • A single cloud drifted slowly across the sun.
    • The sky was filled with white fluffy clouds.
  2. A large number of small things moving together in the air.
    • A cloud of smoke rose from the campfire.
    • The explosion sent a cloud of dust into the air.
    • A cloud of mosquitoes buzzed around the pond.
  3. A state of worry, sadness, or confusion.
    • She has been under a cloud of depression since the accident.
    • A cloud of doubt hung over his decision.
    • The news cast a cloud over the celebration.
  4. A network of remote servers used to store and manage data on the internet.
    • Many companies now run their software in the cloud.
    • You can access your files from any device if they are stored in the cloud.
    • I save all my photos to the cloud.
Synonyms
verb
  1. To make something unclear or difficult to see.
    • Steam clouded the bathroom mirror.
    • Tears clouded her vision.
    • The window clouded over with condensation.
  2. To make a situation, idea, or judgment less clear or more confusing.
    • The complicated instructions only clouded the issue further.
    • Anger clouded his judgment.
    • Personal feelings should not cloud your decision.
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