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wind1

 
pronunciation:
wInd
parts of speech:
noun, verb
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: Wind is the air that moves over the earth.
There was a big storm last night. The wind was very strong, and many branches were on the ground in the morning.
 
synonyms:
air
similar words:
blast, breeze, draft, gale
definition 2: If you run out of wind, it means that you run out of breath, like when you have been running hard.
After climbing all those stairs, I was out of wind when I got to the top.
synonyms:
breath
similar words:
inhalation
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: winds, winding, winded
definition: When some exercise winds you, it makes you breathe hard and feel tired.
The tough race winded all the competitors.The effort of walking to the end of the block winded Paul's grandfather because he was still weak from his illness.
similar words:
exhaust, tire
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  • windy:
    having a strong wind.
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