Air: meaning, definitions and examples
๐จ
air
[ eษr ]
breathing
the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The air we breathe is essential for our survival.
- The fresh mountain air filled her lungs with vitality.
aviation
the space above the earth's surface in which airplanes travel or the mixture of gases in this space.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The plane flew through the air at a high speed.
- The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid turbulence in the air.
Translations
Translations of the word "air" in other languages:
๐ต๐น ar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคนเคตเคพ (hawa)
๐ฉ๐ช Luft
๐ฎ๐ฉ udara
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฒัััั
๐ต๐ฑ powietrze
๐ฏ๐ต ็ฉบๆฐ (kuuki)
๐ซ๐ท air
๐ช๐ธ aire
๐น๐ท hava
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต๊ธฐ (gonggi)
๐ธ๐ฆ ููุงุก (hawa')
๐จ๐ฟ vzduch
๐ธ๐ฐ vzduch
๐จ๐ณ ็ฉบๆฐ (kลngqรฌ)
๐ธ๐ฎ zrak
๐ฎ๐ธ loft
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะฐ (aua)
๐ฌ๐ช แฐแแแ แ (haeri)
๐ฆ๐ฟ hava
๐ฒ๐ฝ aire
Word origin
The word 'air' has its origins in Middle English, coming from Old French 'air', based on Latin 'ฤฤr' and Greek 'ฤฤr'. It has been used in various contexts throughout history, from describing the atmosphere to expressing opinions publicly. The importance of clean air for breathing and the advancements in aviation have further enriched the significance of this word in modern times.
See also: airborne, aircraft, airdrop, airfield, airflow, airfoil, airiness, airing, airline, airman, airplane, airs, airship, airspace, airstrike, airstrip, airtight, airway, airy.