Air
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noun
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verb
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(As a noun)
Air ( noun )
- The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
- A particular atmosphere or quality that surrounds a place, person, or thing.
- A melody or tune.
Origin:
Old english ǣr, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german aar, from an indo-european root shared by latin aer.
Examples:
- The air was filled with the smell of freshly cut grass.
- She walked into the room and the air changed, becoming tense and uneasy.
- The air was light and joyful as the children laughed and played.
- The song has a catchy air that will get stuck in your head.
- He hummed a familiar air as he worked in the garden.
(As a verb)
Air ( verb )
- The invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
- A particular atmosphere or quality that surrounds a place, person, or thing.
- A melody or tune.
Origin:
Old english ǣr, of germanic origin; related to dutch and german aar, from an indo-european root shared by latin aer.
Examples:
- The air was filled with the smell of freshly cut grass.
- She walked into the room and the air changed, becoming tense and uneasy.
- The air was light and joyful as the children laughed and played.
- The song has a catchy air that will get stuck in your head.
- He hummed a familiar air as he worked in the garden.