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blizzard vs storm

storm vs blizzard

blizzard and storm both are nouns.

blizzard is not a verb while storm is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blizzard Yes No No No
storm Yes No Yes No
As nouns, storm is a hypernym of blizzard; that is, storm is a word with a broader meaning than blizzard:
  • blizzard: a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds
  • storm: a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
Other hypernyms of blizzard include violent storm.
blizzard (noun) storm (noun)
a series of unexpected and unpleasant occurrences a direct and violent assault on a stronghold
a storm with widespread snowfall accompanied by strong winds a violent weather condition with winds 64-72 knots (11 on the Beaufort scale) and precipitation and thunder and lightning
a violent commotion or disturbance
blizzard (verb) storm (verb)
attack by storm; attack suddenly
take by force
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
blow hard
rain, hail, or snow hard and be very windy, often with thunder or lightning
Difference between blizzard and storm

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