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altair

/รฆlหˆtษ›ษ™r/
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noun

Simple Meaning

a very bright star that you can see in the sky at night

When to Use

๐Ÿ“šAcademic Writingโš™๏ธTechnical
Advanced โ€” complex ideas, academic/professional

Examples in Conversation

โ€œAltair is one of the closest stars to Earth that we can see.โ€

โ€œWe looked for Altair through the telescope last night.โ€

โ–ถFull Definition

The brightest star in the constellation Aquila, one of the vertices of the Summer Triangle.

โ€œOn a clear summer night, Altair shines prominently high overhead.โ€

Related Words

Synonyms:
starcelestial body

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