waft

Meanings

• Verb

  To carry or move gently and lightly, as if borne on a current of air; to breathe out with a gentle sound.

  - "The scent of roses wafted through the open window."
  - "The smoke from the fire wafted towards the nearby houses."

• Noun

  A gentle current of air.

  - "Feeling the cool waft of air conditioning after being in the sun."
  - "The waft of a candle's flame flickered in the dim light."

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Pronunciation

1. /wæft/
   
   
   
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2. /wɑft/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with waft
aft , raft , saft

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Variants

List of all variants of waft that leads to same result
waft , wafted , wafter , wafters , wafting , wafts , weft , wefts

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Etymology

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Old English wafian; related to waf 'waver, shake' and wif 'woman' (perhaps influenced by the Old Norse wafr meaning 'to breathe out, sigh' or the Middle Dutch waven meaning 'to wave, billow').

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Trivia

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1. The word 'waft' is often used in the context of perfumes and scents, but it can also be used to describe the movement of sounds or even the gentle movement of water.

2. In the context of perfumes, a 'waft' is the initial burst of scent that is released when a perfume is sprayed. This is often referred to as the 'head' or 'top note' of the perfume.

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Related Concepts

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1. Aroma: Waft is related to the concept of aroma, as the word often describes the gentle movement of scents through the air.

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Culture

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In literature, waft is often used to describe the gentle movement or spread of scents, sounds, or sensations. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet', the Chorus describes the 'sweet waft' of roses that signifies the lovers' union.

How to Memorize "waft"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a gentle breeze carrying a pleasant scent towards you. Visualize the way the scent moves and spreads through the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'waft' with the feeling of a gentle breeze carrying a pleasant scent. Think of the word whenever you experience that sensation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'waft' and the related concept of a gentle breeze carrying a pleasant scent. For example, 'Waft' could stand for 'Winds Are Frequently Tempting Fragrances'.

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