Synonyms for
Winds
Definition
The natural movement of air in the atmosphere, especially a direction of movement from one point to another.
Synonyms & similar words
twine
steer
twist
unwind
scent
tip
lift
flatus
confidentialinformation
wander
roll
malarkey
farting
malarky
windinstrument
curve
nothingness
aircurrent
idlewords
lead
thread
jazz
wreathe
windup
meander
breezes
drafts
gusts
airflows
zephyrs
cyclones
hurricanes
tornadoes
tempests
monsoons
squalls
whirlwinds
blasts
gales
storm
windstorms
typhoons
headwinds
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- strong winds
- high winds
- gentle winds
- winds blow
- winds howl
- winds shift
- winds up
- winds down
Word family
Usage note
The plural 'winds' often refers to strong or sustained air currents, while the singular 'wind' can refer to a general phenomenon or a specific gust. 'Winds up' and 'winds down' are phrasal verbs with distinct meanings from the noun/verb 'wind'.
Example sentences
- The winds were so strong that the kite flew away.
- The sails of the boat were filled with the winds.
- The winds of change are blowing through the company.
- The winds of winter brought snow and ice.
- The winds of fate carried him to a new land.
Quotes
"The pessimist complains about the wind; the optimist expects it to change; the realist adjusts the sails." - William Arthur Ward
"The wind is like the earth's breath, it comes and goes in unpredictable patterns." - Rebecca McNutt
"The wind is a friend of mine. We've danced together many times." - Jack London