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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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"Air" Quotes from Famous Books

... Valley Road led, up which the regulars were at that very time pushing their attack; but, of course, at the moment we knew nothing of this. The effect of the smokeless powder was remarkable. The air seemed full of the rustling sound of the Mauser bullets, for the Spaniards knew the trails by which we were advancing, and opened heavily on our position. Moreover, as we advanced we were, of course, exposed, and they could see us and fire. But they themselves were entirely invisible. ...

— Rough Riders • Theodore Roosevelt

... First one Merlin chases the bird for a short time, while his companion hovers quietly at hand; then the latter relieves his fellow-hunter, who rests in his turn. The victim is soon tired out and caught in mid-air by one of the Merlins, who flies away with him, leaving his companion to hunt alone, while he ...

— The Industries of Animals • Frederic Houssay

... rather than applications. It moves among the basic concepts of the religious life; deals with matters beyond and above and without the tumultuous issues of the moment. So it follows that doctrinal preaching has an air of detachment, almost of seclusion from the world; the preacher brings his message from some pale world of ideas to this quick world of action. And we are afraid of this detachment, the abstract and theoretical nature ...

— Preaching and Paganism • Albert Parker Fitch

... heels. Mrs. Ennis had arisen and was standing with her back to the fireplace. She had the impression that a current of air followed the entrance of the two men. She remembered now that she had always felt that way with Burnaby; she had always felt as if he were bringing news of pine forests and big empty countries she had never seen but could dimly imagine. ...

— The Best Short Stories of 1921 and the Yearbook of the American Short Story • Various

... Queed, turning with a poorly done air of casualness, "what is commonly supposed to have become of Henry G. Surface? Do people generally believe ...

— Queed • Henry Sydnor Harrison

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