orbit around — to move in a circular path around something, especially a celestial body
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move in a circular path around something, especially a celestial body
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɔːrbɪt əˈraʊnd/
Example Sentences
- My little brother thinks his toys orbit around him like he's the center of the universe.
- Eight planets orbit around the Sun in our solar system.
- The International Space Station orbits around Earth every 90 minutes.
orbit around
VERB[/ˈɔːrbɪt əˈraʊnd/]
to move in a circular path around something, especially a celestial body
💡 Concept
The moon continues to orbit around the Earth in a steady, endless dance.
🎵 Rhyme
Planets orbit around with a celestial sound!
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ˈɔːrbɪt əˈraʊnd/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈɔːbɪt əˈraʊnd/
🌳Etymology
Rootorbit
Suffix-around
🎵Rhyme
aroundgroundsoundfound
around
ground
sound
found
🔗Collocations
orbit around the sun
planets orbit around
satellite orbits around
orbit around each other
orbit around in space
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My little brother thinks his toys orbit around him like he's the center of the universe.”
“Eight planets orbit around the Sun in our solar system.”
“The International Space Station orbits around Earth every 90 minutes.”
😄 Fun example
“Coffee shops seem to orbit around my office building like caffeinated satellites.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
revolve aroundcircle aroundrotate aroundgo around
Antonyms
stay stillremain stationary
Related
rotationrevolutioncelestialsatelliteplanetarycircular motion
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