hemisphere
/ˈhemɪsfɪr/
hem · i · sphere
ˈhem · ɪ · sfɪr
English Definition
n. half of a sphere or globe
Significado en Español
hemisferio
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Example Sentence
North America is in the Northern Hemisphere.
北美在北半球。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
hemi(half)+sphere(sphere).
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to “hemisphere”.
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A
Roof
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B
Half-dome
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C
Corner
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D
Circle
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B — Half-dome.
“hemisphere” means n. half of a sphere or globe
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
Australia lies in the southern ______ of the Earth.
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A
hemisphere
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B
mountain
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C
harbor
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D
meadow
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A — hemisphere.
“hemisphere” means n. half of a sphere or globe
Common questions about “hemisphere”
What does “hemisphere” mean?
hemisphere — n. half of a sphere or globe. In Chinese: 半球.
How do you pronounce “hemisphere”?
hemisphere is pronounced /ˈhemɪsfɪr/. It breaks into 3 syllables: hem · i · sphere.
How do you use “hemisphere” in a sentence?
North America is in the Northern Hemisphere. (北美在北半球。)
What are synonyms for “hemisphere”?
half, section — all close in meaning to hemisphere (n. half of a sphere or globe).
Is “hemisphere” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. hemisphere appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “hemisphere”?
hemi(half)+sphere(sphere).
