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sphere
What does sphere mean?
sphere (noun): a surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use sphere in a sentence?
How do you pronounce sphere?
/sfɪɹ/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does sphere come from?
From Middle English spere, from Old French sphere.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Words related to sphere
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “sphere” mean?
a portion of an ocean or sea extending into the land; a partially landlocked sea
Not quite: that's what gulf means.
activity intended to improve physical, or sometimes mental, strength and fitness
Not quite: that's what exercise means.
a mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately
Not quite: that's what error means.
a surface in three dimensions consisting of all points equidistant from a center
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