orbit
An orbit is the curved path that a planet or object takes as it moves around a star or planet. It describes how things in space travel in a circle or oval shape around a larger body.
Examples
3 of 5The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.
The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.
The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.
The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.
My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.
My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.
Antonyms
Word Family
Memory Tip
The letter 'O' in 'Orbit' looks like the circular path a planet takes around the sun.
Quick Quiz
The moon follows a specific ______ around the Earth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: orbit
Examples
The Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.
everydayThe Earth is in a constant orbit around the sun.
The satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.
formalThe satellite was successfully placed into a stable orbit.
My cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.
informalMy cat just runs in an orbit around the living room table.
Calculations of the lunar orbit are essential for space missions.
academicCalculations of the lunar orbit are essential for space missions.
The new product launch is finally in orbit and performing well.
businessThe new product launch is finally in orbit and performing well.
Antonyms
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
in orbit
in orbit
put into orbit
put into orbit
stay in orbit
stay in orbit
Often Confused With
Rotation is spinning around one's own center, while orbit is moving around another object.
Usage Notes
Use 'orbit' to describe the path of objects in space or figurative movement around a central figure. It is most commonly used as a noun, but can also function as a verb.
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse 'orbit' with 'spin'. Remember that orbit requires a central object to move around.
Memory Tip
The letter 'O' in 'Orbit' looks like the circular path a planet takes around the sun.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin word 'orbita', which means 'wheel track'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
The concept of orbit is central to our understanding of the solar system and was a key focus during the 20th-century Space Race.
Quick Quiz
The moon follows a specific ______ around the Earth.
Correct!
The correct answer is: orbit
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