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astronomical

Pronunciation: [ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl]

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Learn how to use astronomical in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “size”

(adjective) when something is really, really big or huge. Imagine a number that is so large, it's hard to even imagine! That's what we mean by astronomical.

Example

The distance between Earth and the nearest star is astronomical.

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The size of a small ant is not astronomical; it is very tiny.

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Can you believe how astronomical the size of the universe is?

Context: “cost”

(adjective) when something costs an extremely high amount of money. If you saw a price that seemed unbelievably high, you might call it astronomical.

Example

The ticket prices for the concert were astronomical, but it was worth it.

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The price of the old bicycle was not astronomical; it was quite affordable.

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Why are some luxury cars priced at astronomical figures?

How to pronounce astronomical

Pronunciation: [ˌæstrəˈnɑːmɪkəl]

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