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What is another word for Wind? – 220 Wind Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    breeze gust blast gale hurricane storm tempest whirlwind zephyr squall flurry blast puff waft draft current air breath sigh whisper murmur hiss roar howl buffeting blowing blowing gust gusting blowing strong blowing hard blowing gently sighing moaning gentle breeze light air soft wind mild zephyr stiff gale fresh breeze trade wind monsoon cyclone typhoon tornado blizzard sirocco chinook simoom haboob mistral tramontane levanter southerly northerly easterly westerly

    Meaning of Wind

    The primary meaning of the word "wind" is the natural movement of air in the atmosphere, especially in the form of a natural and perceptible current.

    Definitions

    • A natural movement of air in the atmosphere, especially in the form of a natural and perceptible current
    • A direction or point of the compass from which the wind blows
    • A breeze or gust of air, especially one that is strong or sudden
    • The ability to breathe easily and freely, especially after exertion
    • A person's flatulence, especially when it is audible or noticeable

    Etymology of Wind

    The word "wind" comes from Old English "wind", from Proto-Germanic "windiz", from Proto-Indo-European "we-" (to blow)
    The word has been used in English since the 9th century to refer to the natural movement of air in the atmosphere
    Over time, the word has developed various metaphorical and figurative meanings, such as referring to a person's breath or flatulence

    Example Uses

    • The wind blew strongly through the trees, causing them to sway violently
    • She felt a gentle wind on her face as she walked outside on the warm summer day
    • The wind changed direction, bringing a cold front and rain to the area
    • He struggled to catch his wind after running up the steep hill
    • The wind instrument section of the orchestra played a beautiful melody

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    calm stillness quiet silence tranquility peacefulness serenity stagnation stagnancy motionlessness immobility inertness inactivity dullness lifelessness listlessness lethargy idleness laziness sluggishness torpor somnolence repose rest inaction quiescence dormancy hush still quietude unmoving unchanging stable steady fixed rigid stationary

    Related Nouns

    breeze gust blast gale hurricane storm tempest whirlwind zephyr squall flurry puff waft draft current air breath sigh whisper murmur roar howl weather climate atmosphere sky clouds fog mist haze smog pollution tornado cyclone typhoon blizzard sirocco chinook simoom haboob mistral tramontane levanter southerly northerly easterly westerly

    Related Verbs

    blow breathe sigh whisper murmur roar howl gust blast puff waft draft current air ventilate aerate refresh renew revive stir move shift change veer turn shift swing oscillate vibrate quiver tremble shiver shudder

    Related Adjectives

    windy breezy gusty blustery stormy tempestuous windy airy breathy whispery murmury roar howling blowing blowing strong blowing hard blowing gently gentle soft mild fresh stiff strong fierce violent wild turbulent rough rugged harsh severe biting piercing chilling freezing icy glacial frosty chilly cool cold bracing invigorating refreshing revitalizing renewing reviving