sphere
Pronunciation
Noun
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Quick answer
A perfectly round, three-dimensional shape, like a ball.
Usage notes
"Sphere" is also used figuratively to mean an area of activity or influence, as in "a sphere of influence."
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The globe on his desk was a smooth _____ showing all the continents."
Answer: sphere
In your own words, what does "sphere" mean?
A perfectly round, three-dimensional shape, like a ball.
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