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Meaning of ajar

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

ajar

Pronunciation:/əˈd͡ʒɑː//əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Slightly turned or opened.

    Example: The door is ajar.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Slightly turned or opened.

    Example: The door was standing ajar.

ajar

Pronunciation:/əˈd͡ʒɑː//əˈd͡ʒɑɹ/

verb

Definitions

  1. To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.

adverb

Definitions

  1. Out of harmony.

  2. Being at variance or in contradiction to something.