Ajar: meaning, definitions and examples
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ajar
[ ษหdสษหr ]
door position
Ajar refers to a position where a door or window is slightly open. This term indicates that the object is not fully closed, allowing a small gap.
Synonyms
partially open, slightly open, unlatched.
Examples of usage
- The door was left ajar all night.
- She peered through the ajar window.
- He entered the room through an ajar door.
Translations
Translations of the word "ajar" in other languages:
๐ต๐น entreaberto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช offen
๐ฎ๐ฉ terbuka
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะดะบัะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ otwarty
๐ฏ๐ต ้ใใ
๐ซ๐ท ouvert
๐ช๐ธ abierto
๐น๐ท aรงฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ด๋ฆฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุชูุญ
๐จ๐ฟ otevลenรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ otvorenรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆๅผ็
๐ธ๐ฎ odprto
๐ฎ๐ธ opinn
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััา
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aรงฤฑq
๐ฒ๐ฝ abierto
Etymology
The word 'ajar' has its origins in the Middle English term 'ajor', which itself comes from the Old French 'ajour', meaning 'open' or 'exposed'. The evolution of the term reflects its basic meaning of something being slightly opened rather than fully closed. It is a compound of the prefix 'a-' which denotes a state or condition, and the word 'jar', emphasizing the slight separation of edges or the slight displacement from a fully closed position. The term has been used in English since the 15th century and continues to be utilized in everyday language when describing doors or windows in various contexts.
Word Frequency Rank
Positioned at #22,399, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.
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