Irregular verbs  Regular verbs

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wind, winds, winding, wound

Synonyms: twist, turn, coil, wrap, meander

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Antonyms: unwind, straighten, uncoil, untwist, unravel

The Verb Wind – Definition, Usage, and Clarification


The verb wind is an irregular verb meaning to turn, crank, or wrap something around a central point. It also describes a path that twists and turns. It should not be confused with the noun 'wind' (moving air), which is pronounced differently.


VERB FORMS


■ Base Form: wind (pronounced /waɪnd/)
■ Past Simple: wound
■ Past Participle: wound
■ Present Participle/Gerund: winding


USAGE AND CONTEXT


'Wind' is used for turning, wrapping, and for non-linear paths.


1. Turning or Cranking
This refers to the turning action that operates a mechanism.


■ Mechanism: 'You have to wind this old clock once a week.'


2. Wrapping Around Something
This refers to coiling a material around a core.


■ Action: 'She wound the yarn into a ball.'
■ Clothing: 'He wound a long scarf around his neck.'


3. A Path that Twists and Turns
This describes a road, river, or path that is not straight.


■ Path: 'The narrow road winds through the mountains.'


ℹ IMPORTANT: PRONUNCIATION AND PHRASAL VERBS


■ Pronunciation: This is a crucial point.
■ The verb wind (to turn) rhymes with 'find' and 'kind.' (/waɪnd/)
■ The noun wind (moving air) rhymes with 'in' and 'sinned.' (/wɪnd/)


■ Phrasal Verbs:
■ Wind up: To end up in a situation or place ('He wound up working in a completely different field.') OR to deliberately annoy someone ('Stop winding me up!' - This is very common in British English).
■ Wind down: To relax and become less active. ('I like to wind down with a book before bed.')