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Vocabulary Entry
sphere
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A round, three-dimensional geometric shape where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center.
Example Sentences
"The earth is often described as a sphere."
"She placed a glass sphere on the table."
"In mathematics, a sphere has a radius that defines its size."
V
verb
To form or shape into a sphere.
Example Sentences
"He began to sphere the clay into a perfect shape."
"The sculptor tried to sphere the marble into an elegant form."
"They decided to sphere the balloons for the party decorations."
A
adjective
Relating to or shaped like a sphere.
Example Sentences
"The planet is spherical in nature."
"They designed a spherical lamp that fits perfectly in the corner."
"Her drawings often included spherical objects representing planets."