air synonyms

air

n.

  1. The gaseous envelope of the earth

    atmosphere, stratosphere, troposphere, wind, breeze, draft, breath, fresh air, the open air, ozone, ether, sky, space, oxygen, the open, ventilation, the out of doors.

  2. The apparent quality

    look, mien, demeanor, atmosphere; see appearance 1, character 1.

  3. A tune

    theme, melody, strain; see melody 2, song, tune. See syn. study atmelody.

in the air

prevalent, abroad, current, in circulation; see fashionable, popular 3.

off the air

not broadcasting, not being broadcast, closed, signed off; see quiet 2.

on the air

broadcasting, transmitting, reporting, going on, televising, in progress, speaking, performing, telecasting, being telecast, live.

up in the air

  1. Not certain

    undecided, unsettled, unsure; see uncertain 2.

  2. Agitated

    angry, excited, annoyed; see angry, excited.

walk on air

feel good, feel happy, be exultant, be lively; see enjoy oneself, exult.

air

v.

  1. To introduce air

    ventilate, open, freshen, aerate, air out, air-condition, circulate air, change the air, expel air, eject air, aerify, expose to air, draw in air, fan, refresh, cool, purify, oxygenate, revivify.

    Antonyms close*, keep in, stifle. *

  2. To expose to the air

    expose, hang out, sun, dry, spread (out).

  3. To speak publicly; often derogatory

    express, proclaim, vent; see advertise 1, display 1, utter.

  4. To broadcast

    put on the air, transmit, televise; see broadcast 2.

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