sleet
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /sliːt/
KK: /slit/
intransitive verb
Definition
To fall as a mixture of rain and snow, creating icy precipitation.
Example
The weather forecast predicts that it will sleet tomorrow.
Tense Forms
Past: sleeted
Past Participle: sleeted
Conversation
Did you see the weather forecast for today?
Yeah, they said it might sleet later this afternoon.
I really hope it doesn't, I hate when it gets messy outside.
Same here! I prefer it when it just snows instead.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
precipitate
fall
drizzle
Antonyms
dissipate
evaporate
clear
noun
Definition
A type of precipitation that is a mix of rain and snow or ice, often falling as small ice pellets.
Example
The weather forecast predicts sleet for tomorrow, making the roads slippery.
Conversation
Did you see the weather report? They said we might get some sleet later today.
Really? I thought it was just going to be rain.
Yeah, it’s so unpredictable lately; I hate when it turns to sleet on the roads.
Root Explanation
The word 'sleet' originates from Old English 'slēet', meaning a mixture of rain and snow. It describes the specific weather phenomenon of icy precipitation.
Memory Tip
Imagine a mix of rain and snow falling from the sky — that's what sleet is, a blend of both.
Visually Confused Words
spleet
leet
sweet
splet
slete
slept
slent
skeet