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How to pronounce “waft”
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Pronunciation guide for waft
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of waft with real speech in context.
- Available examples
- 6 YouTube examples
- Real speech example
- The transformative power of classical music
It's funny how those thoughts kind of waft into your head.
- Definition summary
- (ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
Example 1 of 6
How to pronounce waft
The transformative power of classical music
It's funny how those thoughts kind of waft into your head.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “waft”
Meaning
- [Verb]
- (ergative) To (cause to) float easily or gently through the air.
- (intransitive) To be moved, or to pass, on a buoyant medium; to float.
- To give notice to by waving something; to wave the hand to; to beckon.
- [Noun]
- A light breeze.
- Something (such as an odor or perfume) that is carried through the air.
- (nautical) A flag used to indicate wind direction or, with a knot tied in the center, as a signal; a waif, a wheft.
- (cricket, slang) A loose noncommittal shot, usually played to a ball pitched short of length and well wide of the off stump.
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