air

/ˈɛə/

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Definition

Air is a mixture of gases surrounding our planet, mostly invisible. The biggest parts are nitrogen making up about 78% and oxygen around 21%, which we breathe for life. Other gases like argon, carbon dioxide, and water vapor exist in smaller amounts too. Air has weight; it's not just empty space.

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Conjugation

"air" as noun

1 - The substance constituting earth's atmosphere, particularly:

2 - (usually with the) The apparently open space above the ground which this substance fills, formerly thought to be limited by the firmament but now considered to be surrounded by the near vacuum of outer space.

3 - A breeze; a gentle wind.

"air" as verb

1 - To bring (something) into contact with the air, so as to freshen or dry it.

2 - To let fresh air into a room or a building, to ventilate.

3 - To discuss varying viewpoints on a given topic.

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Synonyms

1 - sky

2 - atmosphere

3 - mood

4 - ambience

5 - look

6 - wind

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Antonyms

1 - ground

2 - earth

3 - grounded

4 - soil

5 - land

6 - subsurface

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Examples in Context

1 - The northeast wind brought a chill to the early morning air .

1 - El viento del noreste trajo un escalofrío al aire de la madrugada.

2 - Her reaching hands embraced the chilly air of the early morning.

2 - Sus manos se estiraron para abrazar el aire fresco de la madrugada.

3 - The warm feeling of friendship filled the air during the gathering.

3 - Una sensación agradable de amistad llenaba el ambiente durante la reunión.

4 - The melting glacial ice released ancient trapped air into the atmosphere.

4 - El hielo glacial al derretirse liberó aire antiguo atrapado en la atmósfera.

5 - Loads of excitement filled the air as the clock struck midnight.

5 - Una gran emoción llenó el aire cuando el reloj marcó la medianoche.

6 - The weather forecast will be on air shortly after the break.

6 - El pronóstico del tiempo saldrá al aire poco después de la pausa.

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Lost in Translation? Brainstorm air

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Brainstorm air