air
The invisible gas around the Earth that people and animals breathe.
The invisible mixture of gases, mainly nitrogen and oxygen, that surrounds the Earth and is necessary for life.
The space high above the ground or water.
The space above the ground or surface of the earth or water.
A way someone looks or acts that makes you feel something about them.
A particular quality, manner, or appearance that suggests a certain feeling or attitude.
To open windows or doors so that fresh air comes in.
To allow fresh air to enter and circulate in a space.
To say your thoughts or feelings so that people know them.
To express an opinion, complaint, or idea in public or to others.
- Base: air
- Plural: air, airs
- Base: air
- 3rd Person Singular: airs
- Present Participle: airing
- Past: aired
clear the air
1End tension by talking openly
To talk about problems so people can understand each other and feel better.
- We had a meeting to clear the air after our argument.
- Talking about it helped clear the air between them.
hot air
1Empty, meaningless talk
Talk that sounds important but means nothing.
- His promises are just hot air.
- Don't listen to her — it's all hot air.
in the air
1Something felt but not certain yet
Something that people can feel is happening or will happen, even if it is not sure yet.
- There was excitement in the air before the concert started.
- Change is in the air at the company.
on the air
1Being broadcast live now
Being broadcast on TV or radio right now.
- The show will be on the air at 8 p.m.
- He's been on the air for over twenty years.
up in the air
1Not decided yet; uncertain
Not decided yet and still changing.
- Our holiday plans are still up in the air.
- The decision is up in the air until next week.