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Galaxies

Verb / ˈgælʌksi:z / Another word for galaxies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Galaxies are large groups of stars, dust, and gas held together by gravity.

Synonyms & similar words

galax galaxurceolata coltsfoot extragalacticnebula beetleweed galaxy wandflower nebulae universes worlds heavens firmaments skies cosmos macrocosms creation existence nature reality universe space

Synonyms by register

Formal

stellar systems nebulae

Literary

celestial islands star-clouds

Common collocations

  • spiral galaxy
  • dwarf galaxy
  • galaxy cluster
  • Andromeda galaxy
  • Milky Way galaxy
  • active galaxy
  • barred spiral galaxy

Word family

noun galaxy

Usage note

Galaxies are vast systems of stars, gas, dust, and dark matter. The plural form is 'galaxies'.

Example sentences

  1. There are billions of galaxies in the universe.
  2. Our solar system is part of the Milky Way galaxy.
  3. Scientists study galaxies to learn more about the universe.
  4. The Andromeda galaxy is the closest galaxy to ours.
  5. The Hubble Space Telescope has taken many stunning pictures of galaxies.

Quotes

  • The universe is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. - Eden Phillpotts
  • The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and all science. - Albert Einstein
  • The cosmos is within us. We are made of star-stuff. - Carl Sagan

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