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wind

|wind|

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/wɪnd/

air movement

Etymology
Etymology Information

'wind' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'wind,' where 'wind' meant 'air in motion.'

Historical Evolution

'wind' changed from the Old English word 'wind' and eventually became the modern English word 'wind'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'air in motion,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction.

The wind blew fiercely through the trees.

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Verb 1

to twist or coil something around a central point or object.

She wound the scarf around her neck.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35