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supernova

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌsupərˈnoʊvə/ · UK /ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvə/

supernova means: A very powerful explosion of a star that produces an extremely bright light.

noun

EXPLODING STARB2

A very powerful explosion of a star that produces an extremely bright light.

  • A supernova lit up the distant galaxy.
  • Astronomers observed two supernovas last year.
  • The telescope captured the remains of a supernova.

Common phrases: supernova explosion, observe a supernova, distant supernova

BRILLIANT PHENOMENONC2

Someone or something that is exceptionally impressive, talented, or successful.

  • She became a literary supernova overnight.
  • His debut was a supernova of creative energy.
  • The young dancer is a supernova on stage.

Similar words: sensation, star

Common phrases: literary supernova, musical supernova, a supernova

Questions about supernova

What does supernova mean?

A very powerful explosion of a star that produces an extremely bright light.

What is supernova in other languages?

Türkçe: süpernova · Español: supernova · Français: supernova · Deutsch: Supernova · Italiano: supernova · 日本語: 超新星

How do you pronounce supernova?

In American English /ˌsupərˈnoʊvə/; in British English /ˌsuːpəˈnəʊvə/.

How do you use supernova in a sentence?

A supernova lit up the distant galaxy. Astronomers observed two supernovas last year.

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