equator
/ɪˈkweɪtər/
e · qua · tor
ɪ · ˈkweɪ · tər
English Definition
n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
Significado en Español
ecuador
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xích đạo
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “equator”:
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A
hemisphere
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B
pole
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C
meridian
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D
midline
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D — midline.
“equator” means n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
Common questions about “equator”
What does “equator” mean?
equator — n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth. In Chinese: 赤道.
How do you pronounce “equator”?
equator is pronounced /ɪˈkweɪtər/. It breaks into 3 syllables: e · qua · tor.
Is “equator” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. equator appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
