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Firmament
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Simple meaning
What does Firmament mean?
The sky or heavens.
Dictionary definition
The sky or heavens, especially in poetic or old-fashioned language.
Example sentences
Firmament in a sentence
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Stars filled the firmament.
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The poem described the blue firmament.
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Firmament is an old or poetic word for the sky or heavens.
Synonyms
Words like Firmament
skyThe space seen above Earth.
Antonyms
Opposite words
groundThe surface underfoot.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to firmament, depending on context.
Word family
Firmament word family
Base word
firmament
noun
firmaments
More than one firmament.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does firmament mean?
Firmament means the sky or heavens.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to firmament?
Sky is close in meaning to firmament in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of firmament?
Ground contrasts with firmament.
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