Etymological root
*h₂weh₁-
Proto-Indo-European
Words from this root(7)
window
A1
/ˈwɪndoʊ/
An opening in a wall or vehicle, usually filled with glass, that lets in light and air.
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weather
A1
/ˈwɛð.ɚ/
The state of the air outside at a particular time and place, such as how hot, cold, wet, or windy it is.
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wing
B1
/ˈwɪŋɡ/
One of the two body parts a bird, bat, or insect uses to fly.
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athlete
A2
/ˈæθ.lit/
A person who is good at sports and competes in them.
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ventilation
C1
/ˌvɛntɪˈleɪʃ(ə)n/
The process of letting fresh air into a room or building and removing stale air.
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ventilate
C1
/ˈvɛntɪleɪt/
To let fresh air move through a room or building.
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vent
C2+
/vɛnt/
to give free expression to a strong emotion
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