Dictionary Entry

ajar

adjective

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Meaning

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slightly open

Example Sentence

She left the window ajar so the cat could slip inside.

Usage Note

Use 'ajar' to describe any door, window, or lid that is not fully closed, usually just enough to let light, air, or a person pass through.

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