English dictionary
air
/'/A//i/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
ExamplesAir pollution.
A smell of chemicals in the air.
Open a window and let in some air.
I need some fresh air.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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the region above the ground
ExamplesHer hand stopped in mid air.
He threw the ball into the air.
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a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
ExamplesAn air of mystery.
The house had a neglected air.
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a slight wind (usually refreshing)
ExamplesAs he waited he could feel the air on his neck.
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the mass of air surrounding the Earth
ExamplesIt was exposed to the air.
Synonyms atmosphereSource: WordNet 3.0
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once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
ExamplesShe was humming an air from Beethoven.
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medium for radio and television broadcasting
ExamplesThe program was on the air from 9 til midnight.
The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people.
Synonyms airwaveSource: WordNet 3.0
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travel via aircraft
ExamplesAir travel involves too much waiting in airports.
If you've time to spare go by air.
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The fluid which we breathe, and which surrounds the earth; the atmosphere. It is invisible, inodorous, insipid, transparent, compressible, elastic, and ponderable.
Source: webster1913
verb
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expose to fresh air
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be broadcast
ExamplesThis show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
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broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
ExamplesWe cannot air this X-rated song.
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make public
ExamplesShe aired her opinions on welfare.
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expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
ExamplesAir linen.
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expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
ExamplesAir the old winter clothes.
Air out the smoke-filled rooms.
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To expose to the air for the purpose of cooling, refreshing, or purifying; to ventilate; as, to <i>air</i> a room.
Source: webster1913