Spring is in the air!

spring Noun

— A spring is a twisted metal thing that can stretch and push. — Spring is the part of the year before summer; the part of the year when it is getting warmer. — A spring is a place where water comes up out of the ground.

spring Verb

— If something springs, it jumps quickly and far.

is Verb

— A form of the verb be when talking about someone or something else. He is late for class. Is it hot in here?

in Preposition

— Used to show that something is inside something else. The cat is in the box. — Used to show that someone is at home, or is available. Is John in? The Doctor is now in. — Used to show movement towards the inside. The rain came in through the window.

the Determiner

— Used, instead of a, to reference something specific, already known to exist. Compare "I read a book." and "I read the book." — Used with a stress, to show that the word following is special. Are you the John Smith that I went to school with? — Used with an adjective that acts like a noun to mean all of the people concerned The poor are always with us. — Used with superlatives forms of adjectives and adverbs. You are the best.

air Noun

— Air is a mixture of gases. It has no color or odor (smell) We breathe air to live. — You put on airs when you act arrogantly. The woman put on the airs in front of her friends.

air Verb

— If you air something, you broadcast it, either over the radio, or on television. Hurry! You'll miss the story about homeless children that is about to air on the local news!