air · n
the air
B2 the space above and around things
Dictionary examples:
He kicked the ball high in the air. (36.7)
on the air
C1 played on television or radio
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His show is on the air from 11:00 to 11:30 Monday through Thursday. (24.2)
air (QUALITY)
C2 a particular appearance or quality
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He has an air of confidence. (29.8)
clear the air
C2 to get rid of bad feelings between two people or groups
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We had a big argument, but I think it helped clear the air. (43.3)
The meeting Friday will help clear the air and clarify some issues that need to be addressed. (62.2)
vanish/disappear into thin air
C2 to suddenly disappear in a mysterious way
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He was on the path ahead of me and then vanished into thin air. (45.3)
a breath of fresh air
C2 someone or something that is new, different, and exciting
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Having Eve around has been a breath of fresh air. (13.6)
air (AIRCRAFT)
A2 travel in an aircraft
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My cat loves to air travel. He always packs his favorite mouse toy. (0.0)
My grandma loves air travel. She says planes are faster than her bicycle. (0.0)
I air travel to the moon every weekend. It's a short trip! (0.0)
I don't travel much by air. (13.4)
air travel (21.7)
air (GAS)
A2 the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
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My brother tried to sell bottled air to fish. (0.0)
My friend tried to catch air with a butterfly net. (0.0)
I'm on a new diet: I only eat air for breakfast. (0.0)
I went outside to get some fresh air. (14.0)