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air
- pronunciation:
- eIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- phrases:
- into thin air, on the air, up in the air, off the air
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth. Air is made up of oxygen, nitrogen, and other gases, and has no taste, odor, or color.
- similar words:
- atmosphere, gas, oxygen, ozone, stratosphere
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| definition 2: |
all that is above the ground; sky.
The kite flew high up in the air.- synonyms:
- heaven, sky
- similar words:
- atmosphere, ether, stratosphere
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| definition 3: |
movement of the atmosphere; breeze or wind.
We enjoyed the cool air coming in through the window.- synonyms:
- wind
- similar words:
- breath, breeze, current, draft
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| definition 4: |
the way a thing or person appears to be.
The magician had an air of mystery.- synonyms:
- atmosphere, character
- similar words:
- appearance, aspect, bearing, climate, feel, impression, manner, spirit, style, tone
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| related words: |
face, look, pose, wind |
| phrase: |
into thin air |
| phrase: |
on the air |
| phrase: |
up in the air |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
aired, airing, airs |
| definition 1: |
to open to the air or put outdoors.
We aired out the house on the first warm day.- similar words:
- fan
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| definition 2: |
to speak about, usually in public.
He aired his problems.- similar words:
- broadcast, display, present, vent
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| related words: |
disclose, discuss, talk |
| phrase: |
off the air |
The words air, ere, and heir sound alike, but each has a different meaning.
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broader category including air |
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gas |
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parts of the body associated with air |
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lungs, mouth, nose, trachea, windpipe |
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relating to lack of air air |
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choke, deflate, smother, suffocate |
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some actions involving air |
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blow, breathe, burp, choke, cough, exhale, gasp, inhale, puff, pump, sneeze, sniff, snort, whistle |
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some components of air |
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carbon dioxide, nitrogen, oxygen |
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some descriptions of air |
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clear, damp, foggy, fresh, humid, misty, steamy, stuffy |
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some instruments that measure air |
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barometer, thermometer |
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some sounds of air |
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swish, whoosh |
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some things that use air |
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accordion, air bag, bagpipe, bellows, carburetor, duct, fan, flue, harmonica, Jacuzzi, kite, organ, pipe, pump, tire, vacuum, whistle, wind instrument |
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