English Synonym Finder

ajar

Definitions

Slightly open.

Partially turned or swung to one side.

Examples

I left the door slightly ajar so that I could hear if the baby started crying.

The heavy wooden gate was left ajar, allowing the dog to wander into the street.

She noticed the window was ajar, letting in a cool breeze from the garden.

Synonyms

unlatched open unclosed partially open cracked gaping unfastened

Antonyms

closed shut sealed fastened locked bolted secured