Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Wind”
Air that moves naturally and creates breezes or strong gusts. You can feel it when it blows on your skin.
Word Family of Wind
What is the noun of wind? — wind
What is the verb of wind? — wind (different pronunciation /waɪnd/)
What is the adjective of wind? — windy
What is the adverb of wind? — windily
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- There is strong wind today, so we cannot go to the beach. A2
- Wind turbines generate electricity from wind power. B1
- Meteorologists measure wind speed and direction to predict weather patterns. B1
Word Form Patterns for Wind
-ly
Adds **-ly** to make an adverb describing how an action happens. Example: wind → windily.
Origin and Word Formation of Wind
From Old English wind, related to Sanskrit vati (it blows).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Wind
Wrong: I like wind very much on hot days.
Correct: I like the wind on hot days or I enjoy windy weather.
Add the article 'the' or use the adjective 'windy' for weather
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Wind
What are the word forms of “wind”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “wind”?
“wind” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “wind” come from?
From Old English wind, related to Sanskrit vati (it blows).