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- [lee-werd; Nautical loo-erd]
- /ˈli wərd; Nautical ˈlu ərd/
- /ˈliː.wəd/
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- [lee-werd; Nautical loo-erd]
- /ˈli wərd; Nautical ˈlu ərd/
Definitions of leeward word
- adjective leeward pertaining to, situated in, or moving toward the quarter toward which the wind blows (opposed to windward). 1
- noun leeward the lee side; the point or quarter toward which the wind blows. 1
- adverb leeward toward the lee. 1
- noun leeward On or toward the side sheltered from the wind or toward which the wind is blowing ; downwind. 1
- adjective leeward nautical: upwind 1
- noun leeward nautical: upwind side 1
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Origin of leeward
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; lee1 + -ward
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Parts of speech for Leeward
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
leeward popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
leeward usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for leeward
adj leeward
- safe — secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk: a safe place.
- still — remaining in place or at rest; motionless; stationary: to stand still.
- smooth — free from projections or unevenness of surface; not rough: smooth wood; a smooth road.
- quiet — making no noise or sound, especially no disturbing sound: quiet neighbors.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
adjective leeward
- leeside — The side of something that provides the most shelter from some prevailing force such as wind, rain, waves, etc.
Antonyms for leeward
adj leeward
- agitated — If someone is agitated, they are very worried or upset, and show this in their behaviour, movements, or voice.
- stormy — affected, characterized by, or subject to storms; tempestuous: a stormy sea.
- rough — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- windy — accompanied or characterized by wind: a windy day.
- downwind — in the direction toward which the wind is blowing: We coasted downwind.
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