Word a Day
air
What does air mean?
air (noun): the substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use air in a sentence?
- This drill runs on compressed air. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- As you ascend, the air gets thinner. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
- I'm going outside to get some air. (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0)
How do you pronounce air?
/ɛɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does air come from?
From Middle English aire, from Old French air, from Latin āēr, from Ancient Greek ἀήρ (aḗr).
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “air” mean?
a professional who designs buildings or other structures, or who prepares plans and superintends construction
Not quite: that's what architect means.
the substance constituting Earth's atmosphere: a gaseous mixture of nitrogen, oxygen, and various trace gases
Right! That's what “air” means.
a respectful term of address to an adult male (often older), especially if his name or proper title is unknown
Not quite: that's what sir means.
the successful completion of a socially defined goal or task, highlighting individual or group accomplishment
Not quite: that's what achievement means.
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