ajar

adjective or adverb

: slightly open
left the door ajar

Examples of ajar in a Sentence

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The door is ajar for Republicans to make further gains with these two groups. Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 23 Nov. 2024 My mouth is still ajar following the shock exit of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami from the MLS Cup. Adam Hurrey, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024 Scores of kids pressed against them, with more arriving every moment, though one door on the far left remained slightly ajar thanks to the prying hands of those at the bottom of the stairs. Dan Morrison, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2024 Emily stared out the window, which was slightly ajar. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ajar 

Word History

Etymology

earlier on char, from Middle English, from on + char turn — more at chare

First Known Use

1559, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ajar was in 1559

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“Ajar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ajar. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

ajar

adverb or adjective
: slightly open
left the door ajar

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