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Window

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈwɪndəʊ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈwɪndəʊ/"]/

Meaning of Window

an opening in the wall or roof of a building, car, etc., usually covered with glass, that allows light and air to come in and people to see out; the glass in a window

In simple words: An opening in a wall with glass to let light in.

Window in a sentence

• I looked out the window to see the garden.
• Please open the window to let in some fresh air.
• She installed a new window in her bedroom yesterday.
• I can see the store from my window.
• We always clean the window before the family visits.

How to use Window

Widely used in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when talking about computer interfaces; specify 'computer window' instead.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'wind entering' through an opening in the wall.

Related words

Collocations with Window

• big
• huge
• large
• gaze out (of)
• glance out (of)
• look out (of)
• close
• open
• break
• frame
• ledge
• pane
• at the window
• by the window
• in the window
• active
• pop-up
• browser
• open
• close
• minimize
• pop up

Synonyms for Window

• pane
• opening
• glass
• view

Opposites of Window

• door
• wall

Common mistakes with Window

• Confusing the term with 'door'.
• Using it in place of 'pane' when referring to glass.
• Not using 'the' when talking about a specific window.

Frequently asked questions about Window

What does Window mean?

An opening in a wall with glass to let light in.

What is the definition of Window?

an opening in the wall or roof of a building, car, etc., usually covered with glass, that allows light and air to come in and people to see out; the glass in a window

How do you use Window in a sentence?

I looked out the window to see the garden.

Can you give another example of Window?

Please open the window to let in some fresh air.

What are synonyms for Window?

Common alternatives include pane, opening, glass, view.

What is the opposite of Window?

Opposite meanings include door, wall.

What words go with Window?

It commonly pairs with big, huge, large, gaze out (of), glance out (of), look out (of), close, open, break, frame, ledge, pane, at the window, by the window, in the window, active, pop-up, browser, open, close, minimize, pop up.

What are common mistakes when using Window?

Confusing the term with 'door'. Using it in place of 'pane' when referring to glass. Not using 'the' when talking about a specific window.

How do you pronounce Window?

US: /["/ˈwɪndəʊ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈwɪndəʊ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Window?

Widely used in both casual and formal contexts. Avoid when talking about computer interfaces; specify 'computer window' instead.

What CEFR level is Window?

"Window" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.