wind
Primary: nounCan function as: noun, adjective, adverb
Functions as adjective in compounds (wind power), adverb in phrases (wind-borne)
π Pronunciation
/wΙͺnd/
Syllables: wind
Stress: single syllable
Distinct from verb 'wind' /waΙͺnd/
π¨βπ©βπ§βπ¦ Word Family
| Word Class | Forms |
|---|---|
| Nouns | wind, windiness |
| Adjectives | windy, windless, wind-powered |
| Adverbs | windily |
Not related to verb 'wind' (to coil)
π Noun Forms
| Singular: | wind |
| Plural: | winds |
Compound Forms
windmill, windbreak, windshield, windstorm, windpower
π Adverb Forms
Irregular forms: Used only in compounds like 'wind-borne'
π Meanings & Definitions
Noun Meanings
1
moving air in the atmosphere
Countability: uncountable
“Strong winds are forecast for tomorrow”
“The wind is blowing from the north”
Common collocations: strong wind, gentle wind, prevailing wind, wind direction
Synonyms: breeze, gust, draft
Antonyms: calm, stillness
neutralmeteorology
2
breath or breathing
Countability: uncountable
“He was out of wind after running”
Common collocations: second wind, get one's wind back
Synonyms: breath, respiration
informalphysiology
Adjective Meanings
1
relating to or powered by wind
“wind energy”
“wind farm”
neutral
π€ Collocations
Verb + Noun
Adjective + Noun
β οΈ Common Errors
β *The winds are very strong these daysββ The wind is very strong these days
Wind as a natural phenomenon is typically uncountable
Low impact
β *There is many wind todayββ There is a lot of wind today
Uncountable noun requires appropriate quantifier
Medium impact
π Etymology
Origin: Old English 'wind'
Original meaning: “air in motion”
Related words in other languages: Array
π Register & Frequency
Frequency: top 1000 words
Spoken: common
Written: common
Academic: common
Business: neutral
Formality: neutral