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sky

 

[ skaɪ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

the sky is

the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth. It appears blue during the day and black at night, dotted with stars and celestial objects.

Synonyms

firmament, heavens, vault of heaven

Examples of usage

  • The sky is clear today, not a single cloud in sight.
  • Do you ever wonder what lies beyond the sky?
Context #2 | Noun

under the sky

the area that is directly above you when you are outside. The sky is often used in expressions to refer to everything above the earth.

Synonyms

firmament, overhead, vault of heaven

Examples of usage

  • We enjoyed a picnic under the clear blue sky.
  • There is nothing better than stargazing under the night sky.
Context #3 | Verb

to sky

to hit, throw, or kick the ball high into the air.

Synonyms

elevate, hoist, launch

Examples of usage

  • He skied the ball over the defender's head.
  • The goalkeeper tried to sky the ball to clear it from the penalty area.

Translations

Translations of the word "sky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 céu

🇮🇳 आसमान

🇩🇪 Himmel

🇮🇩 langit

🇺🇦 небо

🇵🇱 niebo

🇯🇵 空 (そら)

🇫🇷 ciel

🇪🇸 cielo

🇹🇷 gökyüzü

🇰🇷 하늘

🇸🇦 سماء

🇨🇿 nebe

🇸🇰 nebo

🇨🇳 天空

🇸🇮 nebo

🇮🇸 himinn

🇰🇿 аспан

🇬🇪 მზე

🇦🇿 səmada

🇲🇽 cielo

Etymology

The word 'sky' originated from the Old Norse word 'sky', meaning cloud. Over time, it evolved to represent the entire celestial dome visible from the Earth. The concept of the sky has long been a source of wonder and inspiration for humanity, leading to various mythologies and beliefs about its significance in different cultures.

See also: skyborne, skydiver, skydivers, skyjack, skylight, skyline, skyward, skywards.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,585, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.