AIR as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • travel via aircraft
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • air travel involves too much waiting in airports
    • if you”ve time to spare go by air
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  2. Meaning
    • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • an air of mystery
    • the house had a neglected air
    • an atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate’’s headquarters
    • the place had an aura of romance
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  3. Meaning
    • medium for radio and television broadcasting
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
    • the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she was humming an air from Beethoven
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the mass of air surrounding the Earth
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
    • it was exposed to the air
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • the region above the ground
    Usage Example(s)
    • her hand stopped in mid air
    • he threw the ball into the air
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  7. Meaning
    • a slight wind (usually refreshing)
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the breeze was cooled by the lake
    • as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  8. Meaning
    • a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing
    • the stuff that the wind consists of
    Usage Example(s)
    • air pollution
    • a smell of chemicals in the air
    • open a window and let in some air
    • I need some fresh air
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  9. Meaning
    • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower

AIR as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • air the old winter clothes
    • air out the smoke-filled rooms
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
    Usage Example(s)
    • Air linen
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • make public
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • She aired her opinions on welfare
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • We cannot air this X-rated song
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Cause(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • be broadcast
    Usage Example(s)
    • This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
    Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • expose to fresh air
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • aerate your old sneakers
    Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Derived(s)