The sky
Exemple : The sky is blue on a clear day
Definition
"The sky" refers to the expanse of air and space that appears above the Earth, usually seen as a blue or gray dome during the day and filled with stars at night. It is the visible atmosphere where clouds form and weather occurs.
Étymologie
The phrase "the sky" comes from Old Norse 'ský', meaning 'cloud'. Over time, it evolved in English to refer not just to clouds but to the entire expanse above the Earth. Did you know that originally, it specifically meant something like 'cloud' before widening to mean the whole overhead space?
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"The sky" figure dans la liste Vocaplus "Anglais - Général - (A1) - partie 1", qui contient 103 mots fréquemment utilisés.
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