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