Simple meaning
What does Asteroid mean?
An asteroid is a rocky space object orbiting the sun.
Dictionary definition
Asteroid means a rocky object in space that orbits the sun.
Example sentences
Asteroid in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what asteroid means.
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The reading passage used asteroid to explain an Earth and space science idea.
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During a classroom model activity, using asteroid correctly made our explanation more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Asteroid
space rockRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
minor planetRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
rocky bodyRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
planetHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
starHelpful contrast for understanding meaning.
Word family
Asteroid word family
Base word
asteroid
noun
asteroid
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does asteroid mean?
Asteroid means an asteroid is a rocky space object orbiting the sun.
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