DICTOMETER

AIR

1. Synonyms:
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing
   • the stuff that the wind consists of
   Examples:
   • Air pollution
   • A smell of chemicals in the air
   • Open a window and let in some air
   • I need some fresh air
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • the region above the ground
   Examples:
   • Her hand stopped in mid air
   • He threw the ball into the air
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Air
   • Aura
   • Atmosphere
   Definitions:
   • a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing
   Examples:
   • An air of mystery
   • The house had a neglected air
   • An atmosphere of defeat pervaded the candidate's headquarters
   • The place had an aura of romance
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Breeze
   • Zephyr
   • Gentle wind
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • a slight wind (usually refreshing)
   Examples:
   • The breeze was cooled by the lake
   • As he waited he could feel the air on his neck
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Atmosphere
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • the mass of air surrounding the Earth
   Examples:
   • There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere
   • It was exposed to the air
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles)
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Tune
   • Melody
   • Air
   • Strain
   • Melodic line
   • Line
   • Melodic phrase
   Definitions:
   • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
   Examples:
   • She was humming an air from Beethoven
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Air
   • Airwave
   Definitions:
   • medium for radio and television broadcasting
   Examples:
   • The program was on the air from 9 til midnight
   • The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Air travel
   • Aviation
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • travel via aircraft
   Examples:
   • Air travel involves too much waiting in airports
   • If you've time to spare go by air
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Air out
   • Air
   • Aerate
   Definitions:
   • expose to fresh air
   Examples:
   • Aerate your old sneakers
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • be broadcast
   Examples:
   • This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M.
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Air
   • Send
   • Broadcast
   • Beam
   • Transmit
   Definitions:
   • broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television
   Examples:
   • We cannot air this X-rated song
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Publicize
   • Publicise
   • Air
   • Bare
   Definitions:
   • make public
   Examples:
   • She aired her opinions on welfare
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry
   Examples:
   • Air linen
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Vent
   • Ventilate
   • Air out
   • Air
   Definitions:
   • expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen
   Examples:
   • Air the old winter clothes
   • Air out the smoke-filled rooms