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telescopean optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈteləskoʊp/

Korean meaning: 멀리 있는 물체를 가깝고 크게 보이도록 하는 광학 기구, 망원경

Korean pronunciation: 텔-러-스코프 (강세: 텔)

Example Sentences

  • My neighbor uses his telescope to spy on aliens, but he only finds his cat on the roof.
  • The scientist discovered a new planet using a high-tech telescope.
  • During the meteor shower, we set up our telescope in the backyard.

telescope

NOUN

//ˈteləskoʊp//

an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer and larger

telescope concept
💡 Concept

Making distant stars appear closer

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telescope rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

Through the telescope's scope, we find new hope!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈteləskoʊp/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈtelɪskəʊp/

🌳Etymology

Prefixtele--
Rootscope

Origin

그리스어에서 온 이 단어는 '멀리 보는 것'이라는 의미를 가지고 있습니다. 갈릴레이가 망원경을 개선한 17세기에 널리 사용되기 시작했습니다.

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🎵Rhyme

scopehoperope
scope
hope
rope

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My neighbor uses his telescope to spy on aliens, but he only finds his cat on the roof.

The scientist discovered a new planet using a high-tech telescope.

During the meteor shower, we set up our telescope in the backyard.

😄 Fun example

He bought an expensive telescope but uses it mostly to watch his neighbor's barbecue party.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

scopespyglassfield glassoptical instrument

Antonyms

microscope

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