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ajar

The correct spelling is ajar.

How to pronounce ajar

/əˈd͡ʒɑː/
verb

IPA: /əˈd͡ʒɑː/

Say it like: Aja-r

The correct spelling is ajar. To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar. For example: "The door is ajar."

Usage Examples

The door is ajar.

The door was standing ajar.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
  2. 2.To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.

adjective

  1. 1.Slightly turned or opened.

adverb

  1. 1.Slightly turned or opened.
  2. 2.Out of harmony.
  3. 3.Being at variance or in contradiction to something.

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