wing meaning
wing :
part of a bird or plane
noun
▪ The bird spread its wings.
▪ The bird opened its wings.
▪ The plane has large wings.
▪ The plane has big wings.
paraphrasing
▪ appendage – part
▪ extension – addition
▪ limb – part
▪ fin – part
wing :
to fly, to move quickly
verb
▪ The bird winged across the sky.
▪ The bird flew across the sky.
▪ She winged her way to the top.
▪ She moved quickly to the top.
paraphrasing
▪ fly – to move in the air
▪ soar – to fly high
▪ glide – to move smoothly
▪ dart – to move quickly
Pronunciation
wing [wɪŋ]
The word is pronounced with a short 'i' sound, like 'wing'.
Common phrases and grammar about wing
wing - Common meaning
noun
part of a bird or plane
verb
to fly, to move quickly
Part of Speech Changes for "wing"
▪ winged (adjective) – having wings
▪ wingless (adjective) – without wings
Common Expressions with "wing"
▪ spread one's wings – to start new things
▪ clip someone's wings – to limit someone's freedom
▪ under one's wing – under someone's care
▪ wing it – to do something without preparation
Important examples of wing in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, wing is often used to describe parts of airplanes or birds.
Example of a confusing word: win (to achieve victory)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Wing is often used as a noun, describing parts of objects or animals in TOEIC grammar questions.
wing
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
take wing
means 'to start flying', used when talking about birds or planes.
wing and a prayer
means 'a hope without much chance', used when trying something risky.
Differences between similar words and wing
wing
,
appendage
differences
Wing is specific to birds and planes, while appendage is a general term for any attached part.
wing
,
fin
differences
Wing is used for flying, while fin is used for swimming.
Words with the same origin as wing
The origin of wing
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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