Air
noun
The invisible gas that people and animals breathe.
We need clean air to breathe.
Often appears as...
- breathe fresh air
- clean air
noun
The space above the ground.
The kite flew high in the air.
Often appears as...
- clear the air
- open air
noun
A kind of feeling or atmosphere.
There was an air of excitement in the room.
Often appears as...
- air of confidence
- air of mystery
noun
Music, especially a tune or melody.
She played a sweet air on the violin.
Often appears as...
- play an air
- sweet air
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To express your views publicly.
He aired his opinions during the meeting.
Often appears as...
- air views
- air opinions
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To broadcast something on radio or television.
The news will be aired at 6 p.m.
Often appears as...
- air news
- air programme
verb
To expose something to fresh air.
She opened the window to air the room.
Often appears as...
- air room
- air laundry
noun
The invisible gas that people and animals breathe.
We need clean air to breathe.
Often appears as...
- breathe fresh air
- clean air
noun
The space above the ground.
The kite flew high in the air.
Often appears as...
- clear the air
- open air
noun
A kind of feeling or atmosphere.
There was an air of excitement in the room.
Often appears as...
- air of confidence
- air of mystery
noun
Music, especially a tune or melody.
She played a sweet air on the violin.
Often appears as...
- play an air
- sweet air
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To express your views publicly.
He aired his opinions during the meeting.
Often appears as...
- air views
- air opinions
Usage tips
Approving
verb
To broadcast something on radio or television.
The news will be aired at 6 p.m.
Often appears as...
- air news
- air programme
verb
To expose something to fresh air.
She opened the window to air the room.
Often appears as...
- air room
- air laundry
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Pro Tip 1/2Vital Resource
Use 'air' to emphasize the importance of clean, breathable atmosphere for life.
Factories must reduce emissions to protect our air quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
'Air' is often used in discussions about pollution and environmental health.
Campaigning for better air standards is crucial in cities.
Pro Tip 1/2Vital Resource
Use 'air' to emphasize the importance of clean, breathable atmosphere for life.
Factories must reduce emissions to protect our air quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
'Air' is often used in discussions about pollution and environmental health.
Campaigning for better air standards is crucial in cities.
Pro Tip 1/2Vital Resource
Use 'air' to emphasize the importance of clean, breathable atmosphere for life.
Factories must reduce emissions to protect our air quality.
Pro Tip 2/2Environmental Concern
'Air' is often used in discussions about pollution and environmental health.
Campaigning for better air standards is crucial in cities.
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How heavy is air? - Dan...
and what makes it more difficult at high altitudes or deep water. And we normally don't feel the air pressing on us because it's generally uniform. So even though different amounts of air molecules are hitting you at different times, the swarm is so thick that all those little differences average out.
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Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
wake of destruction they can form in seconds change direction in a heartbeat and their devastation can last a lifetime exactly how and why tornadoes occur is still a bit of a mystery but an indication that one is forming is a wall cloud fast-moving winds roll air below
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How brass instruments...
String instruments are plucked or bowed. Woodwinds have air blown against a reed or sharp edge. For brass instruments, however, the vibration come directly from the musician's mouth. One of the first things a brass player must learn is to breathe in deeply,
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The science of smog -...
leading to a massive reduction in smog. Similarly, regulations on vehicle emissions and gas content in the US reduced the volatile compounds in the air and smog levels along with them. Smog remains a major problem around the world.
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How I made the ultimate...
always loved military model kids miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
The air? A brisk -10 with windchill, and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been.
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Letting Go With Lemurs -...
it's tempting to think of life as the inhalation of air
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Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
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The Most Dramatic...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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Incredible Animal...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
Video examples
How heavy is air? - Dan...
and what makes it more difficult at high altitudes or deep water. And we normally don't feel the air pressing on us because it's generally uniform. So even though different amounts of air molecules are hitting you at different times, the swarm is so thick that all those little differences average out.
Video examples
Tornadoes 101 PIPE National...
wake of destruction they can form in seconds change direction in a heartbeat and their devastation can last a lifetime exactly how and why tornadoes occur is still a bit of a mystery but an indication that one is forming is a wall cloud fast-moving winds roll air below
Video examples
How brass instruments...
String instruments are plucked or bowed. Woodwinds have air blown against a reed or sharp edge. For brass instruments, however, the vibration come directly from the musician's mouth. One of the first things a brass player must learn is to breathe in deeply,
Video examples
The science of smog -...
leading to a massive reduction in smog. Similarly, regulations on vehicle emissions and gas content in the US reduced the volatile compounds in the air and smog levels along with them. Smog remains a major problem around the world.
Video examples
How I made the ultimate...
always loved military model kids miniature war games science fiction films and anime right from the start I knew I wanted to make a military vehicle toy I imagine a world where air power never evolved and tanks did getting
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
The air? A brisk -10 with windchill, and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been.
Video examples
Letting Go With Lemurs -...
it's tempting to think of life as the inhalation of air
Video examples
Why Dogs Stick Their...
love may be in the air but it's so rarely fulfilled
Video examples
The Most Dramatic...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
Video examples
Incredible Animal...
Whilst the more advanced chicks take to the air
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Quote examples
Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
Even if someone were to take me out on a date, I have a 'touch me not' air about me. I don't like people who take things too fast nor the ones who take forever to open up to me.
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Justin Chon
American Actor
Just be yourself. As an actor, you pretend all day - that's what the job calls for. So, when it comes to my personal life, a woman who keeps it real is a breath of fresh air.
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Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
In television, what you have shot in the morning, may go on air that very day in the evening; but films give you a lot of time to work on your character.
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James Roday
American Actor
In some ways, especially with social media, I feel like 'Psych' has found another whole life since it went off the air.
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Patrick Ness
American Author
It's fun being paid to read stuff and air your opinion about it - pretty much a dream job for a writer.
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Paula Marshall
American Actress
I've said no to shows that have been on the air for six years because they weren't what I wanted to do.
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Gustav Mahler
Austrian Composer
Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.
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Goran Persson
Swedish Politician
Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Scottish Inventor
The nation that secures control of the air will ultimately control the world.
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Jimmy Graham
American Athlete
Later in life, I'd like to end up doing air races.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
Even if someone were to take me out on a date, I have a 'touch me not' air about me. I don't like people who take things too fast nor the ones who take forever to open up to me.
Quote examples
Justin Chon
American Actor
Just be yourself. As an actor, you pretend all day - that's what the job calls for. So, when it comes to my personal life, a woman who keeps it real is a breath of fresh air.
Quote examples
Pulkit Samrat
Indian Actor
In television, what you have shot in the morning, may go on air that very day in the evening; but films give you a lot of time to work on your character.
Quote examples
James Roday
American Actor
In some ways, especially with social media, I feel like 'Psych' has found another whole life since it went off the air.
Quote examples
Patrick Ness
American Author
It's fun being paid to read stuff and air your opinion about it - pretty much a dream job for a writer.
Quote examples
Paula Marshall
American Actress
I've said no to shows that have been on the air for six years because they weren't what I wanted to do.
Quote examples
Gustav Mahler
Austrian Composer
Spring won't let me stay in this house any longer! I must get out and breathe the air deeply again.
Quote examples
Goran Persson
Swedish Politician
Do not be afraid that joy will make the pain worse; it is needed like the air we breathe.
Quote examples
Alexander Graham Bell
Scottish Inventor
The nation that secures control of the air will ultimately control the world.
Quote examples
Jimmy Graham
American Athlete
Later in life, I'd like to end up doing air races.
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