clusters
Pronunciation: [ˈklʌstərz]
Word
Context: "similarity"
(noun) a group of things that are close together or related in some way. Imagine a bunch of grapes all stuck together; that's a cluster. It can also be used to talk about things that share something in common, like ideas or people.
Example
In the garden, we saw clusters of colorful flowers blooming.
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There were not any clusters of toys; they were all scattered around the room.
Example
Can you find the clusters of trees in the park?
Context: "science"
(noun) a group of stars or galaxies that are close to each other in space. Scientists study these clusters to learn more about the universe. It's like a gathering of stars all hanging out together.
Example
Astronomers discovered a new cluster of stars that shines brightly in the night sky.
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The telescope couldn't find any clusters of galaxies in that region of space.
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What do scientists learn from studying star clusters?
Context: "grouping"
(verb) to gather things together into a group. It's like when you put your toys in one box instead of leaving them all around the room.
Example
She clusters all her stickers on one page of her scrapbook.
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He doesn't cluster his books; they are all over his desk.
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Can you cluster the blocks by color?
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