There are 234,000 search results on Bing for the misspelling 'Wether'. 'Wether' ranks in the top 40 of most common errors caught by TripleChecker, with at least 680 websites containing this mistake.¹
The word 'weather' can function as a noun and a verb. As a noun, it refers to the state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including factors like temperature, humidity, precipitation, and wind. As a verb, it means to withstand or endure tough conditions.
Weather
The word 'weather' originates from the Old English word 'weder', which means 'air' or 'storm'. It is related to the Proto-Germanic *wedra and the Proto-Indo-European root *wē- meaning 'to blow' or 'to be wet'.
'Weather' is pronounced as /ˈwɛðər/. The emphasis is on the first syllable.
The word 'weather' can be used in a sentence like, "The weather today is sunny and warm." A common caveat for correct spelling and usage is to ensure it is not confused with 'whether,' which relates to choices or conditions, and to note that 'weather' as a noun refers specifically to atmospheric conditions. Additionally, in different contexts, 'weather' can also be used as a verb, meaning to withstand or endure, such as in the phrase "They weathered the storm."