In The Air Definitions, Pronunciation, Example Sentences and Forms

Pronunciation: /ɪn ðə ɛr/

Definitions of in the air

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

Example Sentences

A1 I can feel the excitement in the air.

A2 There was a sense of tension in the air as we waited for the results.

B1 The smell of fresh bread baking was in the air.

B2 There was a feeling of anticipation in the air before the concert started.

C1 The tension in the air was palpable as the negotiations continued.

C2 A sense of unease lingered in the air after the argument.

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

Example Sentences

A1 The balloon was floating in the air.

A2 I could smell freshly baked bread in the air.

B1 The tension between them was palpable, you could feel it in the air.

B2 As the plane took off, I felt a sense of excitement in the air.

C1 The political unrest was evident, you could sense it in the air.

C2 There was a feeling of anticipation and change in the air as the new year approached.

Examples of in the air in a Sentence

formal The presence of pollutants in the air poses a threat to public health.

informal I love the smell of fresh bread baking in the air.

slang There's a feeling of excitement in the air as the concert approaches.

figurative With tensions rising, you could feel the anger in the air between the two parties.

Grammatical Forms of in the air

past tense

was in the air

plural

in the airs

comparative

Origin and Evolution of in the air

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'in the air' originated from the concept of something being present or happening without being clearly defined or tangible.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in a more literal sense to describe something physically present in the air, the phrase evolved to also convey a sense of anticipation or uncertainty about future events.