asteroid
/ΛΓ¦stΙΙΉoΙͺd/
B1 Β· Intermediateβ
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Simple Meaning
a large rock that moves around the sun, found mostly between Mars and Jupiter.
When to Use
πAcademic Writingπ°News & MediaπExam Vocabulary
Intermediate β can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
βDid you hear about that asteroid that passed close to Earth last night?β
βScientists are studying asteroids to learn more about the early solar system.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish
Related Words
Synonyms:
space rockplanetoid
Word Family:
asteroidsasteroidal