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AIR

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 15 meanings of the word Air.

How to pronounce air:

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Air - as a noun

A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

Example: "Air pollution"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
gas
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The region above the ground

Example: "Her hand stopped in mid air"

A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

Example: "An air of mystery"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atmosphereaura
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
quality
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A slight wind (usually refreshing)

Example: "The breeze was cooled by the lake"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
breezegentle windzephyr
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
air currentcurrent of airwind
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The mass of air surrounding the earth

Example: "There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
atmosphere
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
partregion
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (empedocles), associated with the humour blood

A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence

Example: "She was humming an air from beethoven"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
linemelodic linemelodic phrasemelodystraintune
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
music
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Medium for radio and television broadcasting

Example: "The program was on the air from 9 til midnight"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
airwave

Travel via aircraft

Example: "Air travel involves too much waiting in airports"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air travelaviation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
traveltravelingtravelling
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Air - as a verb

Expose to fresh air

Example: "Aerate your old sneakers"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aerateair out

Be broadcast

Example: "This show will air saturdays at 2 p.m."

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television

Example: "We cannot air this x-rated song"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beambroadcastsendtransmit
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
airbarepublicisepublicize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry

Example: "Air linen"

Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen

Example: "Air the old winter clothes"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
air outventventilate

Example Sentences

"The cool air from the open window felt refreshing."
"She could feel the tension in the air as the crowd waited for the results."
"The plane soared through the air with ease."
"He filled the balloon with air before letting it go."
"The air in the room became stuffy after all the windows were closed."
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Word Game Points

Is AIR a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, air is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

AIR has a SCRABBLE points total of 3.

Is AIR a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, air is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
AIR has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 3.

Is AIR a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, air is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
AIR has a WORDFEUD points total of 3.

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