Ajar With

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒɑr wɪð/

Definitions of ajar with

adjective partially open or not closed properly

Example Sentences

A1 The door was left slightly ajar with a draft coming through.

A2 She noticed the window was ajar with a gentle breeze blowing in.

B1 The cabinet door was left ajar with some items peeking out.

B2 The gate was left ajar with the latch not fully closed.

C1 The bookcase door was left ajar with a faint light shining through.

C2 The window was left ajar with the curtains billowing in the wind.

Examples of ajar with in a Sentence

formal The door was left slightly ajar with a draft coming in.

informal The window was left ajar with a breeze blowing through.

slang The gate was left ajar with some kids sneaking in.

figurative His mind was left ajar with confusion and uncertainty.

Grammatical Forms of ajar with

• past tense: ajarred
• plural: ajars
• comparative: more ajar
• superlative: most ajar
• present tense: ajar with
• future tense: will be ajar with
• perfect tense: have been ajar with
• continuous tense: is being ajar with
• singular: ajar with
• positive degree: ajar
• infinitive: to be ajar with
• gerund: ajar withing
• participle: ajarred

Origin and Evolution of ajar with

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ajar' originated from Middle English, a combination of 'a-' (on) and 'char' (turn), meaning 'on turn'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'ajar' came to mean slightly open or partially open, deviating from its original meaning of 'on turn'.