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sol

Pronunciation: [sɒl]

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

Context: “music”

(noun) In music, 'sol' is the name of one of the notes in the musical scale. It's the fifth note in the scale and is often associated with a happy sound.

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When we sang our songs, we remember that 'sol' is the fifth note in the scale.

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In this song, there is no 'sol'; it only uses notes from 'do' to 'fa'.

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Can you tell me where 'sol' is in the musical scale?

Context: “astronomy”

(noun) 'Sol' is another name for the Sun in some languages. It's often used in science to talk about our star, which gives us light and warmth.

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The bright 'sol' kept us warm on the beach during our vacation.

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Without 'Sol', the Earth would be a very cold and dark place.

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What role does 'Sol' play in our solar system?

Context: “units of time”

(noun) In some contexts, 'sol' can refer to a day on the planet Mars. It's a way to measure time there, just like we measure days on Earth.

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A 'sol' on Mars is just a little longer than a day on Earth.

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A 'sol' is not shorter than a day; it actually takes almost 24 hours and 40 minutes.

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How many Earth days are in one 'sol' on Mars?

How to pronounce sol

Pronunciation: [sɒl]

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