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Ajar has 7 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Noun
1

A member of an ethnographic group of Georgians.

In plain English: An Ajar is someone who belongs to a specific cultural group from Georgia.

"There is a pleasant coolness in the draft from the window left ajar."

Usage: The word ajar is not used as a noun to describe a person; it functions only as an adjective meaning slightly open. You should never use it to refer to a Georgian or any other ethnic group.

Verb
1

To turn or open slightly; to become ajar or to cause to become ajar; to be or to hang ajar.

2

To show variance or contradiction with something; to be or cause to be askew.

In plain English: To ajar is to be slightly open but not fully closed.

"She left the door just ajar so some fresh air could get in."

Usage: Ajar describes something that is slightly open - think of a door ajar or a window left ajar. It's an adjective, not a verb describing misalignment.

Adjective
1

slightly open

"the door was ajar"

2

Slightly turned or opened.

In plain English: Ajar means slightly open, like a door that is not fully shut but also not completely closed.

"The door was left ajar, letting in a draft of cool air."

Usage: Use ajar only to describe a door, window, or similar object that is slightly open but not fully shut. Do not use it to mean merely closed or partially closed in a way that implies obstruction.

Adverb
1

Slightly turned or opened.

2

Out of harmony.

In plain English: Ajar means slightly open, like a door that isn't fully shut or completely closed.

Usage: Do not use "ajar" as an adverb to mean out of harmony; it is strictly an adjective describing something slightly open, such as a door that is not fully shut. Instead, use words like "out of sync" or "discordant" when referring to people or ideas lacking agreement.

Example Sentences
"The door was left ajar, letting in a draft of cool air." adj
"There is a pleasant coolness in the draft from the window left ajar." noun
"She left the door just ajar so some fresh air could get in." verb
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