Meaning & use
vent
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An opening that allows air, gas, or liquid to pass in or out of an enclosed space.
See it in a sentence
Smoke escaped through a small vent in the roof.
She called her sister just to vent about her frustrating day.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'vent' extended from releasing physical pressure (like steam) to releasing emotional pressure, as in 'venting frustration.'
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Another way to use it
2. verb
to express strong emotion, especially anger or frustration, openly
He needed to vent after a stressful meeting.
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