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Comets

Verb / ˈkɑ:mʌts / Another word for comets — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Comets are celestial bodies made of ice, dust, and rock that orbit the sun and develop a glowing tail as they approach it.

Synonyms & similar words

comet meteor fireball asteroid meteoroid bolide meteorite

Example sentences

  1. I saw a comet in the sky last night.
  2. Comets are fascinating objects to study.
  3. The comet's tail looked beautiful in the night sky.
  4. Scientists use telescopes to observe comets.
  5. Comets have been observed since ancient times.

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  • I wondered what was going to happen when I reached the end of the line. Nothing, I suspected, was going to happen. And yet, I continued to advance, as if my progress had some cosmic importance.
  • A comet is no more a star than a kitten is a tiger.
  • The comet's tail spread like a veil across the sky.

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