Simple meaning
What does Equator mean?
Equator is the middle line around Earth.
Dictionary definition
An imaginary line around Earth halfway between north and south.
Example sentences
Equator in a sentence
easy
In social studies, we learned the word equator.
medium
Our class map showed how equator helps describe location and land.
hard
The passage uses equator to explain real-world geography in simple school language.
Synonyms
Words like Equator
geography termUse for words about places, land, and maps.
location wordUse for vocabulary about where things are.
Antonyms
Opposite words
different land typeUse as a contrast between unlike land or location features.
opposite featureUse as a helpful contrast in map and environment language.
Word family
Equator word family
Base word
equator
noun
equator
Base form.
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Practice 1
What does equator mean in a geography context?
Equator means equator is the middle line around Earth.
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