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sphere

[C/U] Both
pl: spheres

The word evokes a sense of total enclosure and symmetry. When used physically, it suggests a perfect, seamless boundary where every point on the surface is equidistant from the center, creating a feeling of completeness and equilibrium.

Countable when referring to a physical geometric ball. Uncountable when referring to a general domain of existence or a conceptual area of influence.

Meanings

Noun
[someone][something]

A round solid figure in three-dimensional space.

"The Earth is not a perfect sphere."

Noun
[someone][something]

A field of activity, interest, or expertise.

"She is highly respected in the political sphere."

Noun
[someone][something]

The region of space surrounding a point or object.

"The satellite orbits within the planet's sphere of influence."

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