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interstellar

/ˌɪntərˈstelər/ /ˌɪnɾərˈstelər/

Meanings
adjective
Between the stars.

Examples :

"It can take centuries for light to travel interstellar distances."
astronomy space science physics

Related Words

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travel noun

/ˈtɹævəl/

The act of traveling; passage from place to place.

"space travel"

Illustration particles

particles noun

/ˈpɑːtɪkl̩z/ /ˈpɑɹtɪkl̩z/

A very small piece of matter, a fragment; especially, the smallest possible part of something.

"Dust particles floated in the sunbeam coming through the window. "

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with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

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between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

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littered verb

/ˈlɪtərd/ /ˈlɪtəd/

To drop or throw trash without properly disposing of it (as discarding in public areas rather than trash receptacles).

"By tossing the bottle out the window, he was littering."

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stars noun

/stɑːz/ /stɑɹz/

Any small luminous dot appearing in the cloudless portion of the night sky, especially with a fixed location relative to other such dots.

"We looked up at night and saw many stars shining brightly in the sky, each staying in its same place compared to the others. "

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distances noun

/ˈdɪstənsɪz/ /ˈdɪstənsɪz/

The amount of space between two points, usually geographical points, usually (but not necessarily) measured along a straight line.

"From Moscow, the distance is relatively short to Saint Petersburg, relatively long to Novosibirsk, but even greater to Vladivostok."

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centuries noun

/ˈsɛn.tʃə.ɹiz/

A period of 100 consecutive years; often specifically a numbered period with conventional start and end dates, e.g., the twentieth century, which stretches from (strictly) 1901 through 2000, or (informally) 1900 through 1999. The first century AD was from 1 to 100.

"The ancient pyramids have stood for centuries, witnessing the rise and fall of civilizations. "

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take noun

/teɪk/

The or an act of taking.

"The take of the exam was a significant part of the student's final grade. "

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space noun

/speɪs/

(heading) Of time.

"The space between classes allowed me to grab a quick lunch. "

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light noun

/lʌɪt/ /laɪt/ [ɫɐɪ̯ʔ]

Visible electromagnetic radiation. The human eye can typically detect radiation (light) in the wavelength range of about 400 to 750 nanometers. Nearby shorter and longer wavelength ranges, although not visible, are commonly called ultraviolet and infrared light.

"As you can see, this spacious dining-room gets a lot of light in the mornings."

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among preposition

/əˈmɒŋ/

Denotes a mingling or intermixing with distinct or separable objects. (See Usage Note at amidst.)

"How can you speak with authority about their customs when you have never lived among them?"