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aired

|aired|

B2

🇺🇸

/ɛrd/

🇬🇧

/ɛəd/

(air)

invisible gaseous substance

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
airairsairsairedairedairingairy
Etymology
Etymology Information

'aired' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'airen,' where 'air' meant 'to expose to the air.'

Historical Evolution

'airen' transformed into the modern English word 'aired' through regular verb conjugation.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to expose to the air,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to broadcast or express.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'air'.

The show was aired last night.

Synonyms

Verb 2

to express or make public an opinion or grievance.

She aired her concerns during the meeting.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41