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aer·i·al
 aerial
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- pronunciation:
- eI
ri
 l
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective, noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, associated with, or occurring in the air or atmosphere.
This picture shows an aerial view of the city.
- similar words:
- airborne, atmospheric, celestial, empyreal, empyrean, ethereal, heavenly, supernal
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| definition 2: |
stretching far up into the air; lofty.
The rainbow formed an aerial arc in the sky.- synonyms:
- elevated, lofty
- similar words:
- tall, towering
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| definition 3: |
suspended in the air; operating on an elevated track or cables.
an aerial chairlift- similar words:
- elevated, suspended
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| definition 4: |
resembling air, as in lightness or lack of substance.
aerial grace- synonyms:
- airy, attenuated, ethereal, insubstantial, light, tenuous
- similar words:
- incorporeal, rarefied, vaporous, weightless
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| definition 5: |
of, associated with, or accomplished by means of aircraft.
Aerial photography played an important part in the war.- similar words:
- airborne
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a radio or television antenna.
- synonyms:
- antenna
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| derivation: |
aerially (adv.) |
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