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winds

Pronunciation: [wɪndz]

Word

Learn how to use winds in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) winds are moving air in the atmosphere. They can be gentle breezes or strong gusts. Winds help move clouds, and we feel them outside.

Example

The winds were gentle, making it a perfect day for flying a kite.

Example

The strong winds knocked down several trees during the storm.

Example

What direction are the winds blowing from today?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to wind means to twist or turn something in a circular motion. Like when you wind a toy to make it move or wind a piece of string around a spool.

Example

She winds the string around the spool tightly to keep it neat.

Example

He didn't wind the string properly, so it got tangled instead.

Example

Can you show me how to wind the string correctly?

How to pronounce winds

Pronunciation: [wɪndz]

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