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equator

/ɪˈkweɪtər/
e · qua · tor ɪ · ˈkweɪ · tər
English Definition
n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth
中文释义
赤道
Significado en Español
ecuador
한국어 뜻
적도
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
xích đạo
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Example Sentence

Ecuador lies on the equator.

厄瓜多尔位于赤道上。

Synonyms
midline equatorial line
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “equator”:

  1. A hemisphere
  2. B pole
  3. C meridian
  4. D midline
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D — midline. “equator” means n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Countries lying near the ______ are usually very hot all year round.

  1. A mountain
  2. B harbor
  3. C valley
  4. D equator
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D — equator. “equator” means n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth

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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.

How do you use “equator” in a sentence?

Ecuador lies on the equator. (厄瓜多尔位于赤道上。)

What are synonyms for “equator”?

midline, equatorial line — all close in meaning to equator (n. an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth).

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.

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