No. 11,192 in Russian
грозой
The Russian word "грозой" means "thunderstorm" or "by/with a thunderstorm" in English (instrumental case of "гроза").
In a sentence
На горизонте показалась туча с грозой.
A cloud with a thunderstorm appeared on the horizon.
Here, 'грозой' refers to a natural phenomenon, specifically a thunderstorm.
Он управляет этой командой как грозой.
He leads this team like a thunderstorm.
In this sentence, 'грозой' is used metaphorically to describe someone's powerful and forceful leadership style.
Она стала грозой всех своих конкурентов.
She became the terror of all her competitors.
Here, 'грозой' metaphorically describes someone as a terror or a strong adversary, emphasizing dominance and influence.
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