noun
affected manners intended to impress others
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- don't put on airs with me
noun
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing
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- 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
noun
the region above the ground
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- her hand stopped in mid air
- he threw the ball into the air
noun
a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
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- 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
noun
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
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- the breeze was cooled by the lake
- as he waited he could feel the air on his neck
noun
the mass of air surrounding the Earth
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- there was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
- it was exposed to the air
noun
once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
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noun
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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- she was humming an air from Beethoven
noun
medium for radio and television broadcasting
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- the program was on the air from 9 til midnight
- the president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
noun
travel via aircraft
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- air travel involves too much waiting in airports
- if you've time to spare go by air
verb
expose to fresh air
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- aerate your old sneakers
verb
be broadcast
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- This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
verb
broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
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- We cannot air this X-rated song
verb
make public
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- She aired her opinions on welfare
verb
expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
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- Air linen
verb
expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
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- air the old winter clothes
- air out the smoke-filled rooms