AJAR - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
slightly open
Example: the door was ajar
Synonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "ajar" comes from Old English cierr, which comes from Middle English ajar. Many other languages have similar words:
- Dutch: akerre
- German: kehren
🔗 Related Words
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char – A related word in the same word family.
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🧩 Fun Fact
Old English shared many words with Old Norse due to Viking settlements in England.