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kaboomgirl said:
air
noun /e(ə)r/
airs, plural
The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen
This substance regarded as necessary for breathing
- the air was stale
- the doctor told me to get some fresh air
The free or unconfined space above the surface of the earth
- he celebrated by tossing his hat high in the air
Used to indicate that something involves the use of aircraft
- air travel
The earth's atmosphere as a medium for transmitting radio waves
- radio stations have successfully sold products over the air
Air considered as one of the four elements in ancient philosophy and in astrology (associated with the signs of Gemini, Aquarius, and Libra)
A breeze or light wind
Air conditioning
A jump off the ground on a snowboard
An impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something
- she answered with a faint air of boredom
An annoyingly affected and condescending manner
- he began to put on airs and think he could boss us around
A tune or short melodious composition, typically a song
verb /e(ə)r/
aired, past participle; aired, past tense; airing, present participle; airs, 3rd person singular present
Express (an opinion or grievance) publicly
- a meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired
Broadcast (a program) on radio or television
- the programs were aired on India's state TV network
Parade or show (something) ostentatiously
- airing a snowy hand and signet ring
Expose (a room) to the open air in order to ventilate it
- the window sashes were lifted regularly to air the room
Go out in the fresh air
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