What does “wind” mean?
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nounair that moves naturally across the land
The wind blew my hat off.
Wind at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /wɪnd/ · WIND
How to use “wind” correctly
The verb “wind” (/waɪnd/, rhymes with “find”) is a different word meaning to turn or twist: “wind a clock”.
Common phrases with “wind”
- strong wind
- wind blows
- wind power
- against the wind
Synonyms, opposites and related words
Word family
- windy
- windmill
Idioms with “wind”
- Get a second wind: Suddenly feel new energy to continue after being tired.
- Throw caution to the wind: To stop worrying about risks and do something bold.
- Get wind of something: To hear about something secret or private, often by accident.
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