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Air

Verb / er / Another word for air — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Air is the invisible mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and forms its atmosphere. It is what we breathe in order to live.

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Common collocations

  • fresh air
  • clean air
  • stale air
  • thin air
  • in the air
  • on air
  • air pollution
  • air travel

Word family

noun air
verb air
adjective airy
adverb airily

Usage note

As a noun, 'air' refers to the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth. As a verb, it means to broadcast or to express openly.

Example sentences

  1. I can feel the cool air blowing through my hair.
  2. The air in the mountains is much fresher than the air in the city.
  3. We need to open a window to let some air in.
  4. I love the smell of fresh air after it rains.
  5. I took a deep breath of air before jumping into the pool.

Quotes

  • The best things in life are the people we love, the places we've been, and the memories we've made along the way. - Unknown
  • “Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” - Dalai Lama
  • “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” - Abraham Lincoln

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