Pronunciation: /wɪnd/

Definitions of wind

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

Example Sentences

A1 The wind blew my hat off.

A2 She loves to feel the wind in her hair as she rides her bike.

B1 The strong wind caused the trees to sway back and forth.

B2 Sailing in windy conditions can be both exciting and challenging.

C1 The wind speed is expected to reach up to 30 miles per hour tomorrow.

C2 The wind turbines generate electricity by harnessing the power of the wind.

verb to cause (someone) to have difficulty breathing because of exertion or a blow to the stomach

Example Sentences

A1 The wind blows through the trees.

A2 She winds the clock every night before bed.

B1 The hiker had to wind their way through the narrow mountain path.

B2 He carefully winds the rope around the pulley.

C1 The dancer gracefully winds across the stage, captivating the audience.

C2 The artist's brush seems to wind effortlessly across the canvas, creating a masterpiece.

Examples of wind in a Sentence

formal The strong wind caused damage to several buildings in the area.

informal I love going for a walk when there's a nice breeze in the wind.

slang I heard there's a wicked wind storm coming our way tonight.

figurative His words were like a gentle wind, calming the situation.

Grammatical Forms of wind

past tense

wound

plural

winds

comparative

windier

superlative

windiest

present tense

wind

future tense

will wind

perfect tense

have wound

continuous tense

winding

singular

wind

positive degree

windy

infinitive

to wind

gerund

winding

participle

winding

Origin and Evolution of wind

First Known Use: 0725 year
Language of Origin: Proto-Germanic
Story behind the word: The word 'wind' originated from the Proto-Germanic word 'windaz' which meant 'wind' or 'breath'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'wind' has retained its original meaning of moving air, but has also evolved to be used in various metaphorical and figurative contexts.