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wind

/ˈwaɪnd/
Meanings
  • noun

    A natural element that is a flow of gases, primarily oxygen and nitrogen, from the Earth's atmosphere caused by the wind's movement.

    - "The wind picked up leaves and carried them across the park."
    - "Sailboats rely on the wind to move across the water."
  • noun

    The natural movement of air from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure.

    - "The storm brought heavy winds and rain."
    - "The wind chill factor makes it feel colder outside."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈwaɪnd/



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  2. /ˈwaɪnd/



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  3. /waɪnd/



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Synonyms

gas , breeze , draft , gale
Rhymes
Words rhyming with wind
find , bind , kind , mind
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Wind (English) : The natural element

  2. Wind (English) : To turn or rotate

Variants
List of all variants of wind that leads to same result
before the wind , close to the wind , had the wind of , has the wind of , have the wind of , having the wind of , in the wind , near the wind , off the wind , on the wind , to the wind , to the winds , under the wind , wind , windless , windlessly , winds , winded , winding , wound , Wind , wind-bell , wind-bells , wind-borne , wind-broken
Forms
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winds

Etymology
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Old English wind, windan, from windan, to turn, blow.

Trivia
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  1. The wind is made up of billions of tiny air particles moving in all directions.

  2. The wind can travel at speeds of up to 250 miles per hour.

  3. The wind can carry pollen, dust, and other particles, making it a major contributor to air pollution.

  4. The wind can also transport heat and moisture, making it an important factor in climate and weather patterns.

Related Concepts
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  1. Air: A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is essential for life.

  2. Weather: The state of the atmosphere at a particular place and time, including temperature, humidity, wind, and precipitation.

Culture
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Wind has been a significant cultural force throughout history. It has been used as a source of power for sailing, agriculture, and industry. In literature, wind is often used as a symbol of change, freedom, and the natural world. Wind is also a common theme in art, particularly in paintings and sculptures that depict landscapes and natural scenes.

How to Memorize "wind"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a sailboat sailing across the water with the wind in its sails.
    - Visualize a tree bending in the wind.
    - Imagine yourself flying a kite in the wind.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'wind' with the image of a sailboat.
    - Think of the wind as the force that moves the leaves on the trees.
    - Associate the wind with the sound of rustling leaves.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Wind is what sails make' to remember that wind is a natural element that moves sails.
    - Create a mental image of a windmill turning in the wind to remember the definition.

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