“air”

Definitions

• noun

  a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

  Synonyms: cat, caelus, action, actions, activity, acts, address, advertise, aerate, aerodynamics, aerospace, aerosphere

  • Example:“air pollution”
  • Example:“a smell of chemicals in the air”

• noun

  the region above the ground

  • Example:“Her hand stopped in mid air.”
  • Example:“He threw the ball into the air.”

• noun

  a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing

  Synonyms: aura, atmosphere

  • Example:“an air of mystery”
  • Example:“The house had a neglected air.”

• noun

  a slight wind (usually refreshing)

  Synonyms: breeze, zephyr, gentle wind

  • Example:“The breeze was cooled by the lake.”
  • Example:“As he waited he could feel the air on his neck.”

• noun

  the mass of air surrounding the Earth

  Synonyms: atmosphere

  • Example:“There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere.”
  • Example:“It was exposed to the air.”

• noun

  once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles), associated with the humour blood