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The sky was bright blue after the rain.
What does Sky mean?
the space above us outdoors.
Dictionary definition
The open space above the earth where clouds, the sun, moon, and stars can be seen.
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Sky in a sentence
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Clouds moved across the sky before sunset.
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The poem describes the evening sky to create a calm and peaceful mood.
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Practice 1
What does sky mean?
The sky is the open space above the earth where clouds, the sun, moon, and stars can be seen.
Practice 2
Which word is a useful contrast for sky?
The ground is below us, while the sky is above.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses sky correctly?
Birds can fly through the space above us called the sky.
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MeaningSky means the space above us outdoors.
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Synonyms
Words like Sky
heavensA poetic word for the sky.
air aboveA simple phrase that describes where the sky is seen.
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Word family
Sky word family
Base word
sky
noun
skies
Plural form of sky.
adverb
skyward
Toward the sky.
noun
skyline
The line where land or buildings meet the sky.
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Hint for students
the space above us outdoors.
Common mix-up
Sky is not the same as ground. Sky means the space above us outdoors.
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Read this model sentence: Clouds moved across the sky before sunset. Clue words: clouds, moved, across. Underline clue words that show why sky fits instead of ground. Now write one new sentence that shows sky without using the word sky. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show sky?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "Clouds moved across the sky before sunset." Why does sky fit better than ground?
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