Ajar

Pronunciation: /əˈdʒɑːr/

Definitions of ajar

adjective partially open

Example Sentences

A1 The door was left slightly ajar.

A2 She peeked through the ajar window to see inside.

B1 The gate was ajar, allowing easy access to the garden.

B2 The cabinet door was ajar, revealing its contents.

C1 The window was left ajar to let in some fresh air.

C2 The bookshelf door was ajar, inviting a closer look at the books inside.

Examples of ajar in a Sentence

formal The door was left slightly ajar, allowing a sliver of light to filter through.

informal I noticed the window was left ajar, probably to let some fresh air in.

slang The gate was left ajar, so we just snuck in through the gap.

figurative Her mind was ajar to new ideas after attending the seminar.

Grammatical Forms of ajar

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

Origin and Evolution of ajar

First Known Use: 1400 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'ajar' originated from Middle English, derived from the phrase 'on char', meaning 'on the turn'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something partially open or slightly ajar, the word 'ajar' has maintained its meaning over the centuries and is still commonly used in modern English.