1. air
noun. ['ˈɛr'] a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of.
Etymology
- air (English)
- air (Middle English (1100-1500))
- aeir (Anglo-Norman)
2. air
noun. ['ˈɛr'] the region above the ground.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- air (English)
- air (Middle English (1100-1500))
- aeir (Anglo-Norman)
3. dry
adjective. ['ˈdraɪ'] free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet.
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. dry
verb. ['ˈdraɪ'] remove the moisture from and make dry.
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. dry
verb. ['ˈdraɪ'] become dry or drier.
Antonyms
Etymology
- dry (English)
- drye (Middle English (1100-1500))
- drygan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- dryge (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. air
noun. ['ˈɛr'] a distinctive but intangible quality surrounding a person or thing.
Synonyms
Etymology
- air (English)
- air (Middle English (1100-1500))
- aeir (Anglo-Norman)
7. air
noun. ['ˈɛr'] a slight wind (usually refreshing).
Synonyms
Etymology
- air (English)
- air (Middle English (1100-1500))
- aeir (Anglo-Norman)
8. air
verb. ['ˈɛr'] expose to fresh air.
Etymology
- air (English)
- air (Middle English (1100-1500))
- aeir (Anglo-Norman)