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rays

Pronunciation: [reɪz]

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Learn how to use rays in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) rays are lines of light that come from the sun or other light sources. Imagine sunshine spreading across a room or the way light shines through a window.

Example

The rays of the sun warmed the playground, making it a perfect day for outdoor fun.

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The cloudy sky blocked the rays of the sun, leaving the day chilly and gray.

Example

What do you see when the rays of sunlight peek through the trees?

Context: “science”

(noun) rays can also mean beams of energy that come from different sources, like X-rays which help doctors see inside our bodies. It's like taking a picture of what’s happening inside without opening anything up.

Example

The doctor used X-rays to examine the child's broken arm.

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Without the right equipment, we couldn't see the rays that help us understand how things work inside our bodies.

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How do X-rays help doctors see what's wrong?

Context: “games”

(noun) rays can also refer to flat pieces of light often seen in art, like how a cartoon sun has lines coming out of it. It shows where the light is coming from.

Example

The drawing of the sun had bright yellow rays shining in all directions.

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The sun in the picture didn't have any rays; it looked flat and dull.

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Can you draw a sun with rays that show where the light goes?

How to pronounce rays

Pronunciation: [reɪz]

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