planet

Meanings

• noun

  A celestial body that orbits the sun, is spherical in shape, and typically has moons and a dense atmosphere.

  - "Jupiter is the largest planet in our solar system."
  - "Mars is the fourth planet from the sun."
  - "Saturn is known for its prominent ring system."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈplænɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1755193"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with planet
rain , main , strain , domain , mane , lame , flame , tame , fame

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Variants

List of all variants of planet that leads to same result
planet , planetlike , planets , planet-stricken , planet-struck , planet wheel , planet wheels , dwarf planet , inferior planet , inferior planets , inner planet , inner planets , minor planet , minor planets , outer planet , outer planets , superior planet , superior planets , preserve the planet

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Greek word 'planetes' meaning wanderer.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. There are eight planets in our solar system.

2. Mercury is the smallest planet.

3. Venus is the hottest planet.

4. Mars is the fourth planet from the sun.

5. Jupiter is the largest planet.

6. Saturn is known for its prominent ring system.

7. Uranus rotates on its side.

8. Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

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

2. Solar System: A system of planets, moons, and other celestial bodies that revolve around a star, in this case, the Sun.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Planets have been a source of fascination for humans throughout history. They have been the subject of countless works of literature, art, and music. For example, planets have been featured in the works of Dante Alighieri, William Shakespeare, and J.R.R. Tolkien.

How to Memorize "planet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, glowing sphere in the sky.
   - Visualize the planets in order from the sun: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune.

2. associate
   

   - Associate each planet with a color: Mercury - silver, Venus - pink, Earth - blue, Mars - red, Jupiter - orange, Saturn - yellow, Uranus - green, Neptune - purple.

3. mnemonics
   

   - My Very Eager Mother Just Served Us Nine Pizzas: Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune.

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