air

Meanings

• noun

  A mixture of gases that surrounds the Earth and is essential for the survival of living organisms.

  - "The air is polluted with smog."
  - "The balloon rose higher and higher into the air."

• noun

  A current of air.

  - "A cool breeze is a welcome relief from the heat."
  - "The wind was so strong that it knocked over the tree."

• verb

  To supply (a room or other enclosed space) with air.

  - "The room was not airtight."
  - "Air out the house before painting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈɛə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈɛəɹ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

atmosphere , aura , gas , lift , nimbus

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with air
hair , repair , square , repair , square

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Variants

List of all variants of air that leads to same result
air , airless , airlessness , airlessnesses , airs , gave air to , give air to , given air to , gives air to , giving air to , in the air , up in the air , aired , airing , air ball , air balls , airball , airballs , air base , air bases , air bed , air beds , air bladder , air bladders , air brake , air brakes , air-breathing , air chief marshal , air chief marshals , air commodore , air commodores

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Etymology

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Old English eoran scype 'shape of the earth', from eor(th)an 'earth'. Air is the invisible gaseous mixture that surrounds the Earth and is essential for the survival of most living organisms.

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Trivia

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1. Air is made up of approximately 78% nitrogen, 21% oxygen, and 1% other gases.

2. The largest component of air is actually empty space, making up about 99.9998% of the total volume.

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Related Concepts

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1. Atmosphere: The layer of gases that surrounds a planet and is retained by its gravity.

2. Oxygen: A colorless, odorless gas that is essential for the respiration of most living organisms.

3. Carbon Dioxide: A colorless, odorless gas that is a byproduct of respiration and a greenhouse gas.

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Culture

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Air has been a significant cultural and symbolic element throughout history. In literature, air is often used as a metaphor for freedom and the unknown. In art, it is depicted as a symbol of life and renewal. In music, the sound of wind instruments imitates the sound of the air.

How to Memorize "air"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a balloon filled with air, or a tree swaying in the wind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'air' with the feeling of a cool breeze on your face, or the sound of a balloon being inflated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'AIR' to remember the definition: 'Atmosphere Invisible Required'.

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