winds (A2)
noun, verb
Pronunciation: /wɪndz/
Definition
Moves or causes to move in a curved or circular path, typically by rotating.
Examples
The wind blows through the trees.
He winds the clock every night.
The road winds up the mountain.
How to Use winds
- wind down (phrasal verb)
- To relax and become calm after a period of hard work or excitement. — "After a long week, I like to wind down by reading a book."
- wind up (phrasal verb)
- To annoy or irritate someone. — "Stop teasing him, you're just winding him up!"
- wind up (phrasal verb)
- To bring an event or activity to a close. — "The conference will wind up on Friday afternoon."
- wind through (prepositional phrase)
- To follow a twisting or curving course. — "The path winds through the forest."
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