wind
gb/wˈɪnd/ us/wˈɪnd/
A2
Αγγλικά
~ 1200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
Ουσιαστικό
A2
event
1
Moving air in nature
Air that moves outside because of weather.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
the wind [verb]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'wind' (moving air) with 'wind' (to turn something). Pronunciation also differs: /wɪnd/ for moving air, /waɪnd/ for the verb.
Συνώνυμα
breeze (Usually refers to a gentler or lighter wind.)
Αντώνυμα
calm (Refers to a lack of wind or still air.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
strong wind
|cold wind
|gust of wind
|wind speed
|wind direction
Θέματα
weather
|nature
|daily life
Παραδείγματα
- The wind was so strong it knocked over the trash cans.
- A cold wind blew in from the north.
- The trees swayed gently in the evening wind.
- The sailors waited for the wind to change direction.
- Wind speeds reached 60 miles per hour during the storm.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The wind is very cold today.
- I can hear the wind outside my window.
- The wind moved the leaves on the tree.
- The wind is coming from the east.
Ρήμα
B1
action
2
Turn or twist around
To turn something around many times, often into a circle or spiral shape.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to wind [something] around [something]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse 'wind' (turn something) with 'wind' (air movement) because of identical spelling but different pronunciation.
Συνώνυμα
coil (Emphasizes forming loops or spirals, often more deliberate and neat.)
Αντώνυμα
unwind (Means to undo the winding or twisting of something.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wind a clock
|wind a rope
|wind thread around
Θέματα
daily life
|manual actions
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- She wound the scarf around her neck.
- He wound the rope neatly around the post.
- You need to wind the string tightly so it doesn’t come loose.
- Wind the wire carefully to avoid kinks.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- Please wind the string around the box.
- He winds the rope around the pole.
- I wind my scarf when it is cold.
- Wind the tape slowly.
Ρήμα
B1
action
3
Turn handle/key to operate
To make something work by turning a handle or key again and again.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to wind [something] up/down
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes think modern watches need winding, but many are battery-powered.
Συνώνυμα
crank (More specific to turning a handle in certain devices.)
Αντώνυμα
unwind (In mechanical contexts, means to release tension from a wound mechanism.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
wind a watch
|wind a toy
|wind a clock
Θέματα
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Παραδείγματα
- Don’t forget to wind your watch before bed.
- He wound up the old toy car and set it on the floor.
- You have to wind this clock every morning.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need to wind my watch every day.
- Wind up the toy and it will move.
- Please wind the clock before you sleep.
Ουσιαστικό
B2
property
4
Breath for activity or speech
How much you can breathe when running or talking.
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may confuse this with 'wind' meaning moving air, but here it refers to breath in your body.
Συνώνυμα
breath (General term for inhaled/exhaled air, not just capacity.)
Αντώνυμα
breathlessness (Refers to being unable to breathe easily.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
out of wind
|get your wind back
Θέματα
health
|sports
|body
Παραδείγματα
- He had to stop running to catch his wind.
- After the climb, she was out of wind.
- The boxer took a moment between rounds to get his wind back.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- I need to stop and get my wind back.
- He ran fast and lost his wind.
- She was out of wind after running upstairs.
Ρήμα
B1
action
5
Move along a curving path
To go in a path that curves and turns many times.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to wind through/around [something]
Συνώνυμα
meander (Often suggests aimless or leisurely winding movement.)
Αντώνυμα
straighten (To make something have no curves or bends.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
winding road
|path winds through
Θέματα
travel
|nature
|space
Παραδείγματα
- The river winds through the valley.
- The path winds around the old castle.
- The road winds up the mountain.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The river winds through the forest.
- We walked on a road that winds up the hill.
- The path winds around big rocks.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
wind
IPA
GB/wˈɪnd/
US/wˈɪnd/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
wind (1 συλλαβή)
Stress on 1st syllable (wind)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: wind
- Plural: wind, winds
Verb
- Base: wind
- 3rd Person Singular: winds
- Present Participle: winding
- Past: winded, wound
- Past Participle: wound
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
Core family
windy
adjective A2
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
windless
adjective
Advanced or less common
headwind
noun
tailwind
noun
windswept
adjective
downwind
adverb
Κύρια σημεία
- Irregular past participle: wound Verb
Εκφράσεις
get wind of
3/ɡˈɛt wˈɪnd əv/
idiom
Learn something secretly/indirectly
To hear news or information about something, often by accident or secretly.
Παραδείγματα
- The police got wind of the robbery before it happened.
- I don’t want my boss to get wind of my plans.
in the wind
4/ˈɪn ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Likely happening soon (unofficial)
People think something will happen soon, but it is not sure yet.
Παραδείγματα
- There are changes in the wind at the company.
- Rumors of a merger are in the wind.
sail close to the wind
5/sˈeɪl klˈoʊs tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Act near rule limits without breaking them fully
To do something that is almost against the law or rules, but not quite breaking them.
Παραδείγματα
- That politician is sailing close to the wind with his campaign financing.
- Their marketing tactics sail close to the wind.
second wind
1/sˈɛkənd wˈɪnd/
idiom
Renewed energy after tiredness
A sudden return of energy when you were tired before.
Παραδείγματα
- After a short break, I got my second wind and finished the race.
- He seemed exhausted but got his second wind after dinner.
throw caution to the wind
2/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
Ignore risk or danger completely
To do something without thinking about possible problems or danger.
Παραδείγματα
- She threw caution to the wind and invested all her money in stocks.
- They threw caution to the wind and went on an unplanned trip.
throw caution to the wind
6/θɹˈoʊ kˈɔʃən tə ðə wˈɪnd/
idiom
act without caring about risk
To do something without worrying about danger, risk, or bad results.
Παραδείγματα
- They threw caution to the wind and invested all their savings in the start-up.
- For one night she threw caution to the wind and stayed out dancing until dawn.
- He decided to throw caution to the wind and quit his job to travel.