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air

adjective

relating to or characteristic of or occurring in the air; "air war"; "air safety"; "air travel"
Antonyms: land, sea Similar: aerial, aerial, flying

noun

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of; "air pollution"; "a smell of chemicals in the air"; "open a window and let in some air"; "I need some fresh air"
travel via aircraft; "air travel involves too much waiting in airports"; "if you''ve time to spare go by air"
Synonyms: air travel, aviation
the region above the ground; "her hand stopped in mid air"; "he threw the ball into the air"
medium for radio and television broadcasting; "the program was on the air from 9 til midnight"; "the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people"
Synonyms: airwave
a slight wind (usually refreshing); "the breeze was cooled by the lake"; "as he waited he could feel the air on his neck"
Synonyms: breeze, gentle wind, zephyr
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing; "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"
Synonyms: atmosphere, aura
the mass of air surrounding the Earth; "there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere"; "it was exposed to the air"
Synonyms: atmosphere
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
Synonyms: line, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)

verb

expose to fresh air; "aerate your old sneakers"
Synonyms: aerate, air out
be broadcast; "This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M."
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television; "We cannot air this X-rated song"
Synonyms: beam, broadcast, send, transmit
make public; "She aired her opinions on welfare"
Synonyms: bare, publicise, publicize
expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry; "Air linen"
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen; "air the old winter clothes"; "air out the smoke-filled rooms"
Synonyms: air out, vent, ventilate