what does air mean?
AIR as NOUN
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- 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
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- a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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- 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
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- medium for radio and television broadcasting
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- 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
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- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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- 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
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- the mass of air surrounding the Earth
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- 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
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- the region above the ground
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- 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
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- a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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- 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
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- a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing
- the stuff that the wind consists of
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- 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
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- 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
- Meaning
- expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
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- 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
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- expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
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Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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- 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
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- broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
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- 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
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- This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
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Hypernyms(s) air is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
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