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- [uh-jahr]
- /əˈdʒɑr/
- /əˈdʒɑːr/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-jahr]
- /əˈdʒɑr/
Definitions of ajar word
- adjective ajar If a door is ajar, it is slightly open. 3
- adjective ajar (esp of a door or window) slightly open 3
- adjective ajar not in harmony 3
- adverb ajar slightly open 3
- noun ajar (of a door or other opening) slightly open. 1
- adjective ajar door: slightly open 1
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Origin of ajar
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English on char on the turn; see a-1, char3
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Parts of speech for Ajar
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ajar popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
ajar usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for ajar
adv ajar
adjective ajar
- agape — If you describe someone as having their mouth agape, their mouth is open very wide, often because they are very surprised by something.
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