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Term: Clouds Up

Description:

"Clouds up" is a phrasal verb that can have various meanings depending on the context. It generally refers to the act of becoming cloudy or overcast in the sky. However, it can also describe the process of progressively becoming worse or more uncertain, often used in a metaphorical sense.

Possible Parts of Speech:

• Phrasal verb

Senses and Usages:

1. Weather-related:

   When used to describe the sky's condition, "clouds up" means the sky becomes covered with clouds or becomes overcast. Here is an example:

   Today started sunny, but it quickly clouded up in the afternoon.

2. Metaphorical:

   In a metaphorical sense, "clouds up" can indicate a situation or atmosphere progressively becoming worse or more uncertain. Here is an example:

   The negotiations between the two countries clouded up when they couldn't agree on trade terms.

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