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Vocabulary Entry
airborne
|adjective • verb • noun
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A
adjective
Related to or denoting something that is in the air or capable of flying.
Example Sentences
"The airborne debris from the explosion scattered across the field."
"Airborne pollutants can affect the health of people living nearby."
"The airborne troops were deployed to secure the area."
V
verb
To be transported or carried through the air.
Example Sentences
"The package was airborne within minutes of being shipped."
"After takeoff, the aircraft became airborne and headed towards its destination."
"In the experiment, the molecules were airborne due to the heat."
N
noun
An occurrence or state of being in the air, especially in reference to flying objects or troops.
Example Sentences
"The airborne had successfully completed their mission."
"We watched the airborne as they executed their drills in the sky."
"The airborne of the soldiers was critical for the surprise attack."