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    vent - Dictionary definition and meaning for word vent

    Definition
    (noun) a hole for the escape of gas or air
    Synonyms : blowhole , vent-hole , venthole
    Definition
    (noun) external opening of urinary or genital system of a lower vertebrate Definition
    (noun) a fissure in the earth's crust (or in the surface of some other planet) through which molten lava and gases erupt
    Synonyms : volcano
    Definition
    (noun) a slit in a garment (as in the back seam of a jacket) Definition
    (noun) activity that frees or expresses creative energy or emotion
    Synonyms : outlet , release
    Example Sentence
    • she had no other outlet for her feelings
    • he gave vent to his anger
    Definition
    (verb) give expression or utterance to
    Synonyms : give vent , ventilate
    Example Sentence
    • She vented her anger
    • The graduates gave vent to cheers
    Definition
    (verb) expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
    Synonyms : air , air out , ventilate
    Example Sentence
    • air the old winter clothes
    • air out the smoke-filled rooms
   Mnemonics (Memory Aids) for vent

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He WENT out through the VENT.

vent means ventilation that is a hole used to let air in and out

Vent means is to Express some thing...so dudes remember like diz.... You Vent in "Express" Bus to your place..... hence vent is to express something

vent has 2 meanings <br> 1. to let out air 2. to let out emotions

relate vent to invent means to "express" creativity , but here in the sense unfairy

Vent can be imagined as ventilation system in which unwanted air is thrown out...just as unwanted feelings like anger is expressed out of our mouth...

Vent and casement are similar in sound and meaning...they both mean, an opening.

vent~ventilator through which we get air :)


Word used in video below:
text: (Phoebe) Well, Susan, I see what appears to be a dark vent.
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