Ajar

Synonyms of ajar

• partially open
• slightly open
• cracked

Antonyms of ajar

• shut
• sealed
• closed

Collocations of ajar

door

Frequency: 80 %

The door was left ajar, allowing a draft to enter the room.

window

Frequency: 65 %

She left the window slightly ajar to let in some fresh air.

mouth

Frequency: 40 %

His mouth hung slightly ajar in surprise.

drawer

Frequency: 30 %

The drawer was left ajar, revealing its contents.

curtain

Frequency: 20 %

The curtain was left ajar, allowing a sliver of light to filter through.

Idiomatic Expressions for ajar

• Phrase: ajar at the seams
  Meaning: not fully closed or sealed
  Usage: The package arrived ajar at the seams, and some of the contents had spilled out.