wind
gb/wˈɪnd/ us/wˈɪnd/
A2
Anglais
~ 1200
Sens
0 sens
Nom
A2
event
1
Moving air in nature
Air that moves outside because of weather.
Schéma d’usage :
the wind [verb]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'wind' (moving air) with 'wind' (to turn something). Pronunciation also differs: /wɪnd/ for moving air, /waɪnd/ for the verb.
Synonymes
breeze (Usually refers to a gentler or lighter wind.)
Antonymes
calm (Refers to a lack of wind or still air.)
Collocations
strong wind
|cold wind
|gust of wind
|wind speed
|wind direction
Thèmes
weather
|nature
|daily life
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Verbe
B1
action
2
Turn or twist around
To turn something around many times, often into a circle or spiral shape.
Schéma d’usage :
to wind [something] around [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse 'wind' (turn something) with 'wind' (air movement) because of identical spelling but different pronunciation.
Synonymes
coil (Emphasizes forming loops or spirals, often more deliberate and neat.)
Antonymes
unwind (Means to undo the winding or twisting of something.)
Collocations
wind a clock
|wind a rope
|wind thread around
Thèmes
daily life
|manual actions
|daily_life
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Verbe
B1
action
3
Turn handle/key to operate
To make something work by turning a handle or key again and again.
Schéma d’usage :
to wind [something] up/down
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes think modern watches need winding, but many are battery-powered.
Synonymes
crank (More specific to turning a handle in certain devices.)
Antonymes
unwind (In mechanical contexts, means to release tension from a wound mechanism.)
Collocations
wind a watch
|wind a toy
|wind a clock
Thèmes
technology
|daily life
|daily_life
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need to wind my watch every day.
- Wind up the toy and it will move.
- Please wind the clock before you sleep.
Nom
B2
property
4
Breath for activity or speech
How much you can breathe when running or talking.
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may confuse this with 'wind' meaning moving air, but here it refers to breath in your body.
Synonymes
breath (General term for inhaled/exhaled air, not just capacity.)
Antonymes
breathlessness (Refers to being unable to breathe easily.)
Collocations
out of wind
|get your wind back
Thèmes
health
|sports
|body
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I need to stop and get my wind back.
- He ran fast and lost his wind.
- She was out of wind after running upstairs.
Verbe
B1
action
5
Move along a curving path
To go in a path that curves and turns many times.
Schéma d’usage :
to wind through/around [something]
Synonymes
meander (Often suggests aimless or leisurely winding movement.)
Antonymes
straighten (To make something have no curves or bends.)
Collocations
winding road
|path winds through
Thèmes
travel
|nature
|space
Exemples
- The river winds through the valley.
- The path winds around the old castle.
- The road winds up the mountain.
Exemples pédagogiques
- The river winds through the forest.
- We walked on a road that winds up the hill.
- The path winds around big rocks.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
wind
API
GB/wˈɪnd/
US/wˈɪnd/
Syllabes et accentuation
wind (1 syllabe)
Stress on 1st syllable (wind)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: wind
- Plural: wind, winds
Verb
- Base: wind
- 3rd Person Singular: winds
- Present Participle: winding
- Past: winded, wound
- Past Participle: wound
Famille de mots
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
Points clés
- Irregular past participle: wound Verb
Expressions
get wind of
3/ɡˈɛt wˈɪnd əv/
idiom
Learn something secretly/indirectly
To hear news or information about something, often by accident or secretly.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.