Pronunciation

/wɪnd/

Definitions

Noun

1. The natural movement of air, often causing a change in direction or force.
   • “The wind blew gently through the trees.”
2. An instance or gust of this movement, often accompanied by sound.
   • “He heard the wind howling outside.”
3. A person’s breath or the breathy sound produced when speaking.
   • “She whispered her secrets into his ear, her voice barely a wind.”

Verb

1. To cause (air) to move or flow in a particular direction.
   • “The wind is blowing the leaves off the trees.”
2. To propel something with the power of the wind.
   • “The sailboat was being winded by the strong gusts.”
3. (figurative) To influence or affect something or someone.
   • “Her words seemed to wind around his thoughts.”

Adjective

1. Characterized by or occurring with the action of the wind.
   • “A wind-powered turbine harnesses the wind’s energy.”
2. Occurring irregularly or erratically.
   • “His moods would often wind up and down like the wind.”

Adverb

1. In a manner influenced by the wind.
   • “The kite flew beautifully windward.”
2. (informal) Randomly or unpredictably.
   • “Life can be a bit unpredictable, with events just winding up at unexpected times.”

Phrases

• “Catch the wind” means to take advantage of the wind’s force for sailing or movement.
• “Wind up” can mean to finish or conclude something, or to control or manipulate someone.
• “Out of the blue” refers to an unexpected event, like a sudden gust of wind.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The wind was so strong that it knocked over the picnic table.”
• Verb: “He wound the clock mechanism to make it chime.”
• Adjective: “The wind-swept landscape looked desolate and wild.”
• Adverb: “She decided to wind down early, feeling exhausted.”

Synonyms

• Air current
• Gust
• Breeze
• Zephyr
• Gale
• Blow
• Impulse