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Air

noun

1.

A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of. "A smell of chemicals in the air" , "Open a window and let in some air" , "I need some fresh air"

2.

The region above the ground. "He threw the ball into the air"

3.

A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing. Synonyms: atmosphere, aura. "The house had a neglected air" , "An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters" , "The place had an aura of romance"

4.

A slight wind (usually refreshing). Synonyms: breeze, gentle wind, zephyr. "As he waited he could feel the air on his neck"

5.

The mass of air surrounding the Earth. Synonym: atmosphere. "It was exposed to the air"

6.

Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles).

7.

A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence. Synonyms: line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune.

8.

Medium for radio and television broadcasting. Synonym: airwave. "The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"

9.

Travel via aircraft. Synonyms: air travel, aviation. "If you've time to spare go by air"

verb

(past & past part. aired; pres. part. airing)

1.

Expose to fresh air. Synonyms: aerate, air out.

2.

Be broadcast.

3.

Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television. Synonyms: beam, broadcast, send, transmit.

4.

Make public. Synonyms: bare, publicise, publicize.

5.

Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry.

6.

Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen. Synonyms: air out, vent, ventilate. "Air out the smoke-filled rooms"

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— A Life of Gen. Robert E. Lee • John Esten Cooke

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— The Sea-Kings of Crete • James Baikie

... dying colours of the year in view, and walked to get among the trees, where, with Madame attendant on her, she sat counting the leaves as each one curved, and slid, and spun to earth, or on a gust of air hosts went aloft; but it always ended in their coming down; Emilia verified that fact repeatedly. However high they flew, the ground awaited them. Madame entertained her with talk of Italy, and Tuscan wine, and Lombard bread, and Turin chocolate. Marini never alluded to ...

— The Shaving of Shagpat • George Meredith

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