A1 noun Neutro

asteroid

/ˈæstərɔɪd/

An asteroid is a large rock that travels through space and orbits the sun. It is much smaller than a planet and is mostly made of rock and metal.

Exemplos

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1

The scientists found a new asteroid in space.

The scientists found a new asteroid in space.

2

The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.

The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.

3

Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!

Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
asteroid
Adjetivo
asteroidal
Relacionado
astronomy
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Dica de memorização

The prefix 'aster-' means star (like the flower 'aster'). An asteroid looks like a star in the sky but is a rock ('-oid' means 'like').

Quiz rápido

A large ___ is moving in space near the sun.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: asteroid

Exemplos

1

The scientists found a new asteroid in space.

everyday

The scientists found a new asteroid in space.

2

The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.

formal

The space agency is tracking the trajectory of the asteroid.

3

Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!

informal

Look at that huge asteroid in my science book!

4

Most asteroids in our solar system are located in the belt between Mars and Jupiter.

academic

Most asteroids in our solar system are located in the belt between Mars and Jupiter.

5

Our company is investing in technology for future asteroid mining.

business

Our company is investing in technology for future asteroid mining.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
asteroid
Adjetivo
asteroidal
Relacionado
astronomy

Colocações comuns

asteroid belt asteroid belt
large asteroid large asteroid
asteroid impact asteroid impact
near-Earth asteroid near-Earth asteroid
asteroid field asteroid field

Frases Comuns

the asteroid belt

the group of rocks between Mars and Jupiter

killer asteroid

an asteroid that could destroy life on Earth

asteroid strike

when an asteroid hits a planet

Frequentemente confundido com

asteroid vs comet

A comet is made of ice and dust and has a tail, while an asteroid is made of rock and metal.

asteroid vs meteor

A meteor is a rock that enters Earth's atmosphere and burns up, but an asteroid is still in space.

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Notas de uso

Use 'asteroid' when talking about rocks orbiting the sun in space. It is a technical term but used commonly in science fiction and news about space.

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Erros comuns

Don't confuse an asteroid with a 'shooting star,' which is actually a meteor burning in the atmosphere.

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Dica de memorização

The prefix 'aster-' means star (like the flower 'aster'). An asteroid looks like a star in the sky but is a rock ('-oid' means 'like').

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Origem da palavra

From the Greek word 'asteroeides,' which means 'star-like' or 'star-shaped.'

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun Plural form: asteroids Usually used with 'the' when referring to a specific one
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Contexto cultural

Asteroids are popular in movies as dangerous objects that might hit Earth, creating a sense of wonder and fear about space.

Quiz rápido

A large ___ is moving in space near the sun.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: asteroid

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