Meaning & use
air
The invisible mixture of gases surrounding the earth that people and animals breathe to survive.
See it in a sentence
She opened the window to let fresh air into the stuffy room.
The mountain air felt thin and cold as we climbed higher.
A note on using this word
In its figurative sense, "air" can mean a general manner or impression, as in "an air of confidence," distinct from the literal gas we breathe.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A distinctive manner, quality, or impression that someone or something gives off.
He walked into the meeting with an air of quiet authority.
3. verb
To broadcast a program, or to express an opinion or grievance publicly.
The committee let every member air their concerns before voting.
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