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- [sfeer]
- /sfɪər/
- /sfɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sfeer]
- /sfɪər/
Definitions of sphere word
- noun sphere Geometry. a solid geometric figure generated by the revolution of a semicircle about its diameter; a round body whose surface is at all points equidistant from the center. Equation: x 2 + y 2 + z 2 = r 2 . the surface of such a figure; a spherical surface. 1
- noun sphere any rounded body approximately of this form; a globular mass, shell, etc. 1
- noun sphere Astronomy. a planet or star; heavenly body. celestial sphere. any of the transparent, concentric, spherical shells, or layers, in which, according to ancient belief, the planets, stars, and other heavenly bodies were set. 1
- noun sphere the place or environment within which a person or thing exists; a field of activity or operation: to be out of one's professional sphere. 1
- noun sphere a particular social world, stratum of society, or walk of life: His social sphere is small. 1
- noun sphere a field of something specified: a sphere of knowledge. 1
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Origin of sphere
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; < Late Latin sphēra, Latin sphaera globe < Greek sphaîra ball; replacing Middle English spere < Old French spere < Late Latin spēra, variant of sphēra
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Parts of speech for Sphere
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sphere popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sphere usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sphere
noun sphere
- ambient — The ambient temperature is the temperature of the air above the ground in a particular place.
- ambit — The ambit of something is its range or extent.
- apple — An apple is a round fruit with smooth green, yellow, or red skin and firm white flesh.
- apples — well or fine; under control.
- area — An area is a particular part of a town, a country, a region, or the world.
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