Definition and meaning of English word "windy"
windy
/ˈwɪndi/
How to use
The adjective 'windy' is used to describe weather that is characterized by a lot of wind. It is often used in the present simple tense, e.g., 'It's windy today.' A learner mistake is to use 'windy' with the verb 'calm', e.g., 'It's windy and calm.' which should be avoided.
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windy
Example
She gave a windy response during the meeting.
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Common phrases
- windy day— windy day
- windy weather— windy weather
- windy night— windy night
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The English word "windy" means "windy" in English.
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