emit — to send out or give off (light, heat, sound, gas, etc.)
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to send out or give off (light, heat, sound, gas, etc.)
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmɪt/
Example Sentences
- My phone emits a weird beeping sound whenever aliens are nearby.
- Cars emit exhaust fumes that pollute the air.
- The firefly emits a beautiful glow in the dark forest.
emit
VERB[/ɪˈmɪt/]
to send out or give off (light, heat, sound, gas, etc.)
💡 Concept
The old factory chimneys emit thick columns of gray smoke into the morning sky.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/ɪˈmɪt/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪˈmɪt/
🌳Etymology
Prefixe--
Rootmit
Origin
From Latin 'emittere', meaning 'to send out' or 'to throw out', composed of the prefix 'e-' (out) and 'mittere' (to send or throw).
Breakdown
e- (out) + mitt (send) + -it (verb form) = emit
🎵Rhyme
permit
submit
admit
commit
🔗Collocations
emit light
emit carbon dioxide
emit sound
emit heat
emit radiation
emit a signal
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My phone emits a weird beeping sound whenever aliens are nearby.”
“Cars emit exhaust fumes that pollute the air.”
“The firefly emits a beautiful glow in the dark forest.”
😄 Fun example
“My stomach emits embarrassing sounds during important meetings.”
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