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ajar
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ajar
(adjective)
ajar
/ə
ˈ
ʤɑɚ/
adjective
ajar
/ə
ˈ
ʤɑɚ/
adjective
Britannica Dictionary definition of AJAR
not used before a noun
:
slightly open
He left the door
ajar
.
Her mouth was slightly
ajar
.
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