orbs

Meanings

• noun

  Round celestial bodies that revolve around a star, such as a planet or a moon.

  - "Jupiter has many moons, orbs that orbit around it."
  - "The discovery of new orbs can change our understanding of the solar system."

• noun

  A ball or sphere, often used figuratively or metaphorically.

  - "The orbs of power granted to the king were symbols of his authority."
  - "The children played with orbs made of glass."

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Synonyms

circle , orbit , globe , globe , globus cruciger , mound , orb , roller , wheel , area , domain , field , province , ball , globe , sphere

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with orbs
curves , surves , peruses , rehearses

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Orbs (English) : Round celestial bodies
   

2. Orbs (English) : Eyes
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Orbs (English) : Round celestial bodies
   

2. Orbs (English) : Eyes
   

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Variants

List of all variants of orbs that leads to same result
orb , orbed , orbing , orbs

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Forms

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orb, orbs

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'orbis', meaning 'circle' or 'ball'.

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Trivia

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1. There are over 200 known moons in our solar system.

2. The largest planet in our solar system, Jupiter, has the most moons.

3. The smallest planet in our solar system, Mercury, has no moons.

4. The first moon was discovered in 1604 by the Dutch astronomer Johannes Kepler.

5. Orbs have been depicted in art and literature for thousands of years, from ancient Greek mythology to modern science fiction.

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Related Concepts

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1. Astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

2. Planets: Large celestial bodies that orbit around a star.

3. Moons: Celestial bodies that orbit around a planet.

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Culture

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Orbs have been a significant part of various cultures throughout history. In many ancient civilizations, orbs were believed to represent the cycles of life and death, and were often used as symbols of the divine. In literature, orbs have been used to represent power, knowledge, and mystery. For example, in Shakespeare's Hamlet, the character says, 'There's a spirit in this orb.'

How to Memorize "orbs"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a round, glowing object in the sky.
   - Visualize the planets and their orbs orbiting around the sun.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the word 'celestial' when you see orbs.
   - Associate the word 'orbit' with orbs.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Orbs are like balls of light.
   - Remember that orbs are round and revolve around something.

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