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- pronunciation:
- eIr
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- phrases:
- into thin air, off the air, on the air, up in the air
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the tasteless, odorless, and colorless mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and other gases that forms the earth's atmosphere.
Fish do not breathe air as humans do.- 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:
- airspace, atmosphere, ether, stratosphere, welkin
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| definition 3: |
movement of the atmosphere; breeze or wind.
We enjoyed the cool air coming in through the window.- synonyms:
- airflow, wind
- similar words:
- breath, breeze, current, draft, waft, zephyr
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| definition 4: |
the peculiar character, manner, bearing, or aspect of a person or thing.
He has a strange air.- synonyms:
- ambiance, atmosphere, aura, character
- similar words:
- address, appearance, aroma, aspect, bearing, cast, climate, complexion, demeanor, feel, impression, manner, mien, odor, spirit, style, tone
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| definition 5: |
(pl.) pretense or affectation.
She is putting on airs.- synonyms:
- affectation, affectedness, pretense
- similar words:
- arrogance, pretension, swank
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| definition 6: |
travel or transportation by aircraft.
He sent them by air.- synonyms:
- airplane, plane
- similar words:
- aircraft, jet, jetliner
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| related words: |
countenance, deportment, face, front, look, mannerism, pose, wind |
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| phrase: |
into thin air, off the air, on the air, up in the air |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
airs, airing, aired |
| definition 1: |
to expose to the air; place outdoors.
The maid aired all the quilts.- synonyms:
- aerate, ventilate
- similar words:
- fan, oxygenate, wind, winnow
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| definition 2: |
to speak about, usu. in public.
It felt good to air his problems to a sympathetic listener.- synonyms:
- expose, ventilate
- similar words:
- broadcast, display, present, publicize, vent
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| related words: |
activate, bat around, disclose, discuss, publish, talk |
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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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