What does WINDS mean?

Winds

1. Parts of Speech: Noun (plural)

2. Definitions:

• A natural movement of air of any velocity; especially the earths air or atmosphere in motion relative to the surface of the earth.
• Any sweeping or destructive force.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /wɪndz/
• UK: /wɪndz/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "winds" originated from the Old English word "wind" which means "breath, air, gust of wind". It has been used in English since the 9th century to describe the movement of air or atmosphere, and has also been used metaphorically to describe a sweeping or destructive force.

5. Synonyms:

• Breezes
• Gales
• Tempests
• Storms
• Cyclones

6. Related Words:

• Windy
• Winds
• Wined
• Wines
• Widen

7. Example Sentences:

• The winds are blowing from the east today.
• The winds of change are sweeping through the company.
• The hurricane brought strong winds and heavy rain.