Are you trying to hyphenate air? Unfortunately it cannot be hyphenated because it only contains one syllable.
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A mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing The stuff that the wind consists of Air pollution A smell of chemicals in the air Open a window and let in some air I need some fresh air |
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The region above the ground Her hand stopped in mid air He threw the ball into the air |
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A distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing 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 |
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A slight wind (usually refreshing) The breeze was cooled by the lake As he waited he could feel the air on his neck |
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The mass of air surrounding the Earth There was great heat as the comet entered the atmosphere It was exposed to the air |
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Once thought to be one of four elements composing the universe (Empedocles) |
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A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence She was humming an air from Beethoven |
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Medium for radio and television broadcasting The program was on the air from 9 til midnight The president used the airwaves to take his message to the people |
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Travel via aircraft Air travel involves too much waiting in airports If you've time to spare go by air |
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Expose to fresh air Aerate your old sneakers |
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Be broadcast This show will air Saturdays at 2 P.M. |
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Broadcast over the airwaves, as in radio or television We cannot air this X-rated song |
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Make public She aired her opinions on welfare |
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Expose to warm or heated air, so as to dry Air linen |
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Expose to cool or cold air so as to cool or freshen Air the old winter clothes Air out the smoke-filled rooms |
adj | air, aerial, aerial, flying |
noun | gas |
noun | air travel, aviation, travel, traveling, travelling |
noun | region, part |
noun | airwave, medium |
noun | breeze, zephyr, gentle wind, wind, air current, current of air
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noun | aura, atmosphere, quality |
noun | atmosphere, region, part |
noun | tune, melody, strain, melodic line, line, melodic phrase, music |
noun | element |
verb | air out, aerate, expose |
verb | send, broadcast, beam, transmit, publicize, publicise, bare |
verb | publicize, publicise, bare, tell |
verb | dry, dry out
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verb | vent, ventilate, air out, refresh, freshen |