satellites
Pronunciation: [ˈsætəˌlaɪts]
Word
Context: “space technology”
(noun) a satellite is a big object that is sent into space to orbit around a planet, like the Earth. They help us with things like communication, weather, and GPS.
Example
The weather satellite showed us that it would rain tomorrow.
Example
There are no satellites in the sky right now that can help us watch the storm.
Example
How many satellites are currently orbiting the Earth?
Context: “relationship”
(noun) a satellite can also mean a person or a country that relies on or follows a more powerful person or country. It's like when someone always does what their friend tells them to do.
Example
The small country acted as a satellite to the larger nation, following its rules.
Example
He doesn’t want to be a satellite; he wants to make his own decisions.
Example
Do you think the smaller nations are acting as satellites to the bigger ones?
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