air β the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
Pronunciation (IPA): /er/
Example Sentences
- My boss has been acting weird lately - something's definitely in the air at the office.
- The meeting was so boring that half the attendees seemed to vanish into thin air.
- She's been putting on airs ever since she got that promotion.
air
NOUN[/er/]
the mixture of gases that surrounds the earth and that we breathe
She opens the window and lets fresh air fill the stuffy room.
We share the fresh air with loving care
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Origin
The word derives from Latin 'aer', which came from Greek 'aΔr' meaning 'air' or 'mist'. In ancient philosophy, air was considered one of the four classical elements alongside earth, water, and fire.
Breakdown
The word is a direct borrowing from Latin 'aer', which itself originated from Greek 'aΔr' (air, mist), with no additional morphological components in its English form.
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βMy boss has been acting weird lately - something's definitely in the air at the office.β
βThe meeting was so boring that half the attendees seemed to vanish into thin air.β
βShe's been putting on airs ever since she got that promotion.β
βThe scandal will air on tonight's news, so grab your popcorn!β
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