Tailwind and Wind

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Tailwind noun - Wind blowing in the same direction as the path of a ship or aircraft.

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Wind and tailwind are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wind" instead a noun "Tailwind".

Wind noun - Noticeable movement of air in a particular direction.

Usage example: there's a wind coming from underneath the front door

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Tailwind and wind are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Tailwind" instead a noun "Wind".

Nearby Words: windy, winding, windless, windstorm, winder

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