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skies

Pronunciation: [skaɪz]

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

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.

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The skies were dark and cloudy, so we decided to stay indoors.

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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?

How to pronounce skies

Pronunciation: [skaɪz]

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