skies
Pronunciation: [skaɪz]
Word
Context: “nature”
(noun) the area of air above the Earth where you can see clouds, the sun, and the moon. It is the blue part we look at during the day and where stars and planets are visible at night.
Example
The skies were clear and blue during our picnic.
Example
The skies were dark and cloudy, so we decided to stay indoors.
Example
What do you see in the skies tonight?
Context: “emotions”
(noun) a poetic way to refer to one's hopes or dreams. It is like saying your dreams are as big as the sky, which means they are limitless.
Example
She had high hopes for her future, with her dreams reaching for the skies.
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He felt like his dreams were grounded and couldn’t reach the skies anymore.
Example
What dreams do you think could reach the skies?
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