sky

Meanings

• noun

  The vast expanse of atmosphere above the earth's surface, visible from the earth and including the stratosphere and the ionosphere.

  - "The sky was clear and the stars were shining bright."
  - "The sun sets behind the mountains, painting the sky with beautiful hues."
  - "The pilot looked up at the sky for any signs of turbulence."

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Pronunciation

1. /skaɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /skaɪ/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

celestial sphere , firmament , heaven , lift

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sky
tide , hide , ride , tide , vide , cide , tide , side

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Variants

List of all variants of sky that leads to same result
skies , sky , skied , skyed , skying , sky blue , sky blues , sky-high , sky marshal , sky marshals , sky pilot , sky pilots , sky wave , sky waves , blue-sky , blue-skied , blue-skies , blue-skyed , blue-skying

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Etymology

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

Old English sceage thinned from sciegan to appear, show; related to Old Norse skyggr, Dutch schouw, German Schau, all meaning 'spectacle, show'.

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Trivia

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1. The sky is not actually a solid object, but rather a mixture of gases and particles.

2. The sky appears blue to us because of the scattering of sunlight by the atmosphere.

3. The highest recorded temperature in the atmosphere was recorded at 50 miles up and was 1,535 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Related Concepts

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1. atmosphere: The gaseous envelope surrounding a planet, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and ionosphere.

2. weather: The state of the atmosphere, particularly with respect to wind, temperature, cloudiness, and precipitation.

3. astronomy: The scientific study of celestial objects and phenomena.

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Culture

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The sky has been a source of inspiration and fascination throughout history, appearing frequently in literature, art, music, and mythology. In various cultures, the sky is believed to be the dwelling place of gods and celestial beings.

How to Memorize "sky"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself looking up at the night sky, filled with stars and constellations.
   - Visualize the different colors and shapes of clouds in the sky.
   - Think about the vastness of the sky and the earth below.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the color blue with the sky.
   - Think of the word 'vast' when you think of the sky.
   - Remember that the sky is where the stars and planets are.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Roy G. Biv' to remember the colors of the rainbow and the sky.
   - Create a mental image of the sky as a giant dome above you.
   - Remember that the sky is always changing, from clear and sunny to cloudy and stormy.

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