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orbs

/ɔːrbz/

Meanings
noun
A spherical body; a globe; especially, one of the celestial spheres; a sun, planet, or star

Examples :

"The children gazed in wonder at the distant orbs of light in the night sky. "
astronomy space

Related Words

Illustration astronomer

astronomer noun

/ə.ˈstɹɑ.nə.mɚ/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mə/ /ə.ˈstɹɒ.nə.mɚ/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"The astronomer presented a fascinating talk about distant galaxies in our school's science club. "

Illustration representing

representing verb

/ɹɛpɹɪˈzɛntɪŋ/

To present again or anew; to present by means of something standing in the place of; to exhibit the counterpart or image of; to typify.

"The student is representing the country of France in the class presentation. "

Illustration responsibility

responsibility noun

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

Illustration astronomers

astronomers noun

/əˈstrɑnəmərz/

One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics

"Astronomers use telescopes to study planets and stars. "

Illustration photography

photography noun

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/ /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

"My son's photography class is learning about different types of film and digital cameras. "

Illustration revolution

revolution noun

/ˌɹɛvəˈl(j)uːʃən/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The student revolution at the high school led to significant changes in the dress code. "

Illustration transparent

transparent adjective

/tɹæn(t)sˈpæɹənt/

(of a material or object) See-through, clear; having the property that light passes through it almost undisturbed, such that one can see through it clearly.

"The waters of the lake were transparent until the factory dumped waste there."

Illustration especially

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

Illustration predictable

predictable adjective

/pɹɪˈdɪktəbl̩/

Able to be predicted.

"a boring film with a predictable ending"

Illustration meticulously

meticulously adverb

/məˈtɪkjələsli/ /məˈtɪkjʊləsli/

In a meticulous manner.

"The chef meticulously prepared each ingredient, ensuring the dish was perfectly seasoned. "

Illustration revolutions

revolutions noun

/ˌrɛvəˈluːʃənz/

A political upheaval in a government or nation state characterized by great change.

"The American and French Revolutions brought significant changes to governance and society. "

Illustration translucent

translucent adjective

/tɹænzˈluː.sənt/ /tɹænzˈlu.sənt/

Allowing light to pass through, but diffusing it.

"The curtains were translucent, letting the sunlight filter through but softening the harsh glare. "