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windows Word Meanings
- an opening in a wall that lets in light and air
- a frame containing glass that is set in a wall
- a way to view something, like a computer screen.
windows Example Sentences
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windows Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈwɪndəʊ/
US
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
windows Word Etymology
Root: wind + dow = 'to wind'; Historical origin: Old English 'windoge' from 'wind' (air) + 'oge' (eye) → English. Memory image: Imagine a charming scene where the wind gently blows through an open window, filling the room with light and fresh air.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I push the window open with a careful grip, feeling the air shift around my hands. Light leaks in as I hold the frame steady and watch dust drift. I move my face toward the breeze and the room changes as the view becomes real. The window becomes a small doorway to thought, and I keep looking.
Real Context
Window is a versatile word with several related senses. Most people picture an opening in a wall that admits light and air, and many also use it to refer to the frame that holds glass. In computer contexts, a window is a distinct area on a screen where you view content or interact with an application. You can also speak of a window of opportunity, a limited period when a chance is available. Learners often mix senses or confuse window with pane, sash, or frame, so practicing the separate meanings helps. Memory image: wind flowing through an open window, bright light filling the room.
Usage Reminders
- - Remember window has multiple senses: opening, frame, and screen area.
- - Distinguish window from pane, sash, and frame.
- - Use window for opportunities, not only physical openings.
- - In computing, a window is a view with controls, not just a page.
- - Plurals: windows, not windowes.
Common Misconceptions
- Think window only means a glass pane.
- Confuse window with a door or a wall opening.
- Assume window always refers to a physical object, not a screen.
- Ignore window of opportunity as a common phrase.
- Misuse window as a verb outside computing.
Thinking Differences
Think in English about physical openings, frames, and screen interfaces as distinct, then learn their overlaps. Learners often mix up opening vs frame, and forget that window in computing is a view with controls, not just a screen.
Learning Tips
- Practice identifying window senses in context (opening vs frame vs GUI).
- Learn common collocations: window of opportunity, window pane, window seat.
- Visualize a window as three parts: opening, frame, interface.
- Use flashcards with images for opening vs frame vs screen.
- Read tech articles to see GUI usage in context.
- Create your own sentences using each sense.
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