aerified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɛrəˌfaɪd/
KK: /ˈɛrɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Changed into a gas or made lighter by adding air.
Example
The aerified soil allowed for better drainage and root growth.
Conversation
Have you ever tried that aerified coffee everyone is raving about?
Yeah, I had it last week, and it was surprisingly smooth!
I heard it’s supposed to enhance the flavors with the air infusion.
Exactly! It really makes a difference in the taste.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
aerated
ventilated
inflated
Antonyms
depressed
deflated
compressed
verb
Definition
To have introduced air into a substance, often to improve its quality or texture.
Example
The gardener aerified the lawn to enhance its health and promote better drainage.
Tense Forms
Past: aerified
Past Participle: aerified
Conversation
Did you know that they aerified the park last week?
Really? I didn't even notice!
Yeah, it makes the grass healthier and more vibrant.
Root Explanation
Aerified → It is formed from "aer" (from Latin "aer", meaning air) and "-ified" (meaning to make or to become). The word "aerified" means to make something filled with air or to become filled with air.
Memory Tip
Think of 'air' ('aer') being added to something, and 'ified' means to make it so — that's how something becomes aerified.
Visually Confused Words
airified
petrified
certified