Word
winters
Phoneticswin·ters
US/ˈwɪntɝz/
UK/wˈɪntəz/
Definition
adv. happening during the winter time.
adv. A temporal adverb indicating occurrence during the winter season.
Examples
“The winters here are very cold and snowy.”
“Many birds migrate south to warmer climates to avoid the harsh winters of the north.”
“The local economy relies heavily on tourism during the long winters, when visitors arrive in large numbers to enjoy the nearby ski resorts.”
Examples
simple
“The winters here are very cold and snowy.”
contextual
“Many birds migrate south to warmer climates to avoid the harsh winters of the north.”
complex
“The local economy relies heavily on tourism during the long winters, when visitors arrive in large numbers to enjoy the nearby ski resorts.”
Usage
Typically functions as an adverbial of frequency or time without a preposition.
Teaching tip
This adverbial use is common in North American dialects but may sound non-standard or literary to British speakers.
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