ajar
/əˈdʒɑːr/
a · jar
ə · ˈdʒɑːr
English Definition
adj. partly open
Significado en Español
entreabierto
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Example Sentence
The door was left ajar.
门开着一条缝。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ajar(half-open).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “ajar”: The door was left slightly ajar, allowing a cool breeze to enter the room.
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A
closed
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B
half-open
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C
locked
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D
wide
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B — half-open.
“ajar” means adj. partly open
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A cold draft crept in through the door left slightly ______.
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A
locked
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B
sealed
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C
bolted
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D
ajar
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D — ajar.
“ajar” means adj. partly open
Common questions about “ajar”
What does “ajar” mean?
ajar — adj. partly open. In Chinese: 半开的.
How do you pronounce “ajar”?
ajar is pronounced /əˈdʒɑːr/. It breaks into 2 syllables: a · jar.
How do you use “ajar” in a sentence?
The door was left ajar. (门开着一条缝。)
What are synonyms for “ajar”?
half-open, unclosed — all close in meaning to ajar (adj. partly open).
Is “ajar” an ISEE Middle-level word?
Yes. ajar appears on the iSEE Vocab Middle list, which covers 672 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “ajar”?
ajar(half-open).
