disaster
disaster
serious destructive event
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disaster belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
disaster synonyms
What's the difference between disaster / catastrophe / calamity / cataclysm
More formal and stronger than 'disaster'; emphasizes extreme scale or consequences.
The nuclear accident was described as a catastrophe for the region.
Somewhat archaic/formal; denotes great misfortune or disaster, sometimes with lasting effects.
The drought turned into a national calamity for farmers.
Highly dramatic and intense; often implies a cataclysmic, sometimes global, upheaval.
The asteroid impact would have been a cataclysm that changed life on Earth.
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How to pronounce disaster and what this word means
disaster means disaster. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce disaster
/dɪˈzɑːstə/
disaster translation
disaster
disaster examples
Volunteers helped survivors after the disaster.
disaster transcription
/dɪˈzɑːstə/, /dɪˈzæstɚ/
Questions about this word
disaster meaning: what does it mean?
serious destructive event
disaster pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
disaster is pronounced as /dɪˈzɑːstə/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
disaster definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Volunteers helped survivors after the disaster. Translation: Добровольцы помогали выжившим после стихийного бедствия.
Is disaster part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, disaster can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is disaster part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, disaster can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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