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Rareajar
The correct spelling is ajar.
How to pronounce ajar
/əˈd͡ʒɑː/
verbIPA: /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.To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.
- 2.To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.
adjective
- 1.Slightly turned or opened.
adverb
- 1.Slightly turned or opened.
- 2.Out of harmony.
- 3.Being at variance or in contradiction to something.
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