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air
verb(a-ir)
expose to fresh air
Synonyms: aerate, air out,
air
noun(a-ir)
the mass of air surrounding the Earth
Synonyms: atmosphere,
Examples:
It was exposed to the air.
air
noun(a-ir)
travel via aircraft
Synonyms: air travel, aviation,
Examples:
Air travel involves too much waiting in airports.
If you've time to spare go by air.
air
verb(a-ir)
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
Synonyms: air out, vent, ventilate,
Examples:
Air the old winter clothes.
Air out the smoke-filled rooms.
air
noun(a-ir)
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
Synonyms: breeze, gentle wind, zephyr,
Examples:
As he waited he could feel the air on his neck.
air
noun(a-ir)
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
Synonyms: line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune,
Examples:
She was humming an air from Beethoven.
air
noun(a-ir)
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
Synonyms: atmosphere, aura,
Examples:
An air of mystery.
The house had a neglected air.
air
verb(a-ir)
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
Synonyms: beam, broadcast, send, transmit,
Examples:
We cannot air this X-rated song.
air
verb(a-ir)
make public
Synonyms: bare, publicise, publicize,
Examples:
She aired her opinions on welfare.
air
noun(a-ir)
medium for radio and television broadcasting
Synonyms: airwave,
Examples:
The program was on the air from 9 til midnight.
The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people.
air
noun(a-ir)
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
Examples:
Air pollution.
A smell of chemicals in the air.
Open a window and let in some air.
I need some fresh air.
air
verb(a-ir)
be broadcast
Examples:
This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M..
air
verb(a-ir)
expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
air
noun(a-ir)
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
air
noun(a-ir)
the region above the ground
Examples:
Her hand stopped in mid air.
He threw the ball into the air.

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