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ajar

UK
/əˈdʒɑː/
US
/əˈdʒɑr/

Translations

ajaradjective
more ajar
Comp.
most ajar
Super.
UK
/əˈdʒɑː/
US
/əˈdʒɑr/
The door was left ajar, allowing a sliver of light to enter the room.
La porte était restée entrouverte, laissant entrer un rai de lumière dans la pièce.
Additional translations
en désaccordVieux usage.
Synonyms
slightly open
half-open
partially open
Antonyms
shut
closed
ajaradverb
UK
/əˈdʒɑː/
US
/əˈdʒɑr/
à demi ouvert
She left the window ajar so the cat could come in.
Elle a laissé la fenêtre à demi ouverte pour que le chat puisse entrer.
Additional translations
en désaccordVieux usage.

Definitions

ajaradjective
Slightly open or not completely closed.
The door was left ajar, allowing a sliver of light to enter the room.
Out of harmony or accord; at odds (archaic).
His plans were ajar with the wishes of the committee.
ajaradverb
Slightly open; in a partly open position.
She left the window ajar so the cat could come in.
Out of harmony; in a jarring or discordant manner (archaic).
Their views sat ajar with the prevailing sentiment.
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