Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ajar
adjective
əˈdʒɑːr
Definition
Ajar refers to something that is slightly open, especially a door or window.
Examples
- The door was left ajar, inviting a soft breeze into the room.
- She peered through the ajar window to see what was happening outside.
- He gently pushed the ajar door and entered the quiet room.
Meaning
When a door or window is ajar, it is not completely closed, allowing a small opening.
Synonyms
- partially open
- cracked
- half-open
