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air
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Meanings
noun
  • the invisible gaseous substance surrounding the earth, a mixture mainly of oxygen and nitrogen.
  • an impression of a quality or manner given by someone or something.
    E.g. she answered with a faint air of boredom
  • a tune or short melodious song.
    E.g. traditional Scottish airs sung in the Gaelic tongue
  • a jump off the ground on a snowboard or skateboard.
verb
  • express (an opinion or grievance) publicly.
    E.g. a meeting in which long-standing grievances were aired
  • expose (a room) to the open air in order to ventilate it.
    E.g. the window sashes were lifted regularly to air the room

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