altair
/รฆlหtษษr/
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Simple Meaning
a very bright star that you can see in the sky at night
When to Use
๐Academic Writingโ๏ธTechnical
Advanced โ complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
โAltair is one of the closest stars to Earth that we can see.โ
โWe looked for Altair through the telescope last night.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
The brightest star in the constellation Aquila, one of the vertices of the Summer Triangle.
โOn a clear summer night, Altair shines prominently high overhead.โ
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Synonyms:
starcelestial body