Difference between Wreathe and Wind

What is the difference between Wreathe and Wind?

Wreathe as a verb is to twist, curl or entwine something into a shape similar to a wreath while Wind as a verb is to blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.

Wreathe

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To twist, curl or entwine something into a shape similar to a wreath To form a wreathlike shape around something To curl, writhe or spiral in the form of a wreath To turn violently aside or around; to wrench.

Wind

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To blow air through a wind instrument or horn to make a sound.To cause (someone) to become breathless, often by a blow to the abdomen.To exhaust oneself to the point of being short of breath.To turn coils of (a cord or something similar) around something.To tighten the spring of the clockwork mechanism such as that of a clock.To travel, or to cause something to travel, in a way that is not straight.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Real or perceived movement of atmospheric air usually caused by convection or differences in air pressure.The ability to exert oneself without feeling short of breath.One of the five basic elements (see Wikipedia article on the Classical elements).Flatus.

Example sentence: Kites rise highest against the wind - not with it.

We hope you now know whether to use Wreathe or Wind in your sentence.

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