Air: meaning, definitions and examples

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air

 

[ eษ™r ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

breathing

the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.

Synonyms

atmosphere, breeze, wind

Examples of usage

  • The air we breathe is essential for our survival.
  • The fresh mountain air filled her lungs with vitality.
Context #2 | Noun

aviation

the space above the earth's surface in which airplanes travel or the mixture of gases in this space.

Synonyms

airspace, flight, sky

Examples of usage

  • The plane flew through the air at a high speed.
  • The pilot adjusted the altitude to avoid turbulence in the air.
Context #3 | Verb

expressing

express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.

Synonyms

express, vent, voice

Examples of usage

  • She wanted to air her views on the matter.
  • He aired his grievances at the meeting.

Translations

Translations of the word "air" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคนเคตเคพ (hawa)

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Luft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ udara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฒั–ั‚ั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ powietrze

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉบๆฐ— (kuuki)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท air

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ aire

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hava

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต๊ธฐ (gonggi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ูˆุงุก (hawa')

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vzduch

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vzduch

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฉบๆฐ” (kลngqรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zrak

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ loft

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒะฐ (aua)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฐแƒแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜ (haeri)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hava

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ aire

Etymology

The word 'air' has its origins in Middle English, coming from Old French 'air', based on Latin 'ฤฤ“r' and Greek 'ฤฤ“r'. 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.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #312, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.