vented
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈvɛntɪd/
KK: /vɛntɪd/
adjective
Definition
Having an opening or openings, especially to allow air to pass out.
Example
The vented room was much cooler than the rest of the house.
Conversation
Did you see the new design for the living room?
Yeah! I love how it has those vented windows.
They really help with airflow, especially in the summer.
Exactly! It makes the whole space feel more comfortable.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aired
open
exposed
Antonyms
sealed
closed
blocked
verb
Definition
To express feelings or thoughts openly, often to relieve stress or frustration.
Example
She vented her frustrations about work to her friend over coffee.
Tense Forms
Past: vented
Past Participle: vented
Conversation
I really needed to talk, so I vented to Sarah about my week.
That's good! Sometimes it helps to let it all out.
Yeah, I felt so much better after I vented my frustrations.
Root Explanation
Vented → It is formed from "vent" (from Latin "ventus", meaning wind or air) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a completed action). The word "vented" means to have released or let out air or gas.
Memory Tip
Think of 'vent' as letting out 'air' or 'wind' — when something is 'vented', it means that air or gas has been released.
Visually Confused Words
vened
unvented
venite
veined
tented
rented
vend