ajar

/ˈeɪdʒər/

Definitions

1. adverb

slightly open; not fully closed

“She left the door ajar, so I could hear the noise inside.”

2. verb

to leave something slightly open

“He ajarred the window to let in some fresh air.”

3. noun

a small opening

“The ajar in the wall was a perfect hiding spot.”

Synonyms

  • partly open
  • slightly ajar

Antonyms

  • fully closed
  • shut