Lightyear

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Meanings of Lightyear

   
Noun
  • A way to measure how far light travels in one year. It's a really big distance.
  • (only in plural) A long way.
  • (only in plural) A long time.
   

Explanation of the word: Lightyear

A lightyear is how far light travels in one year. Light is super fast, so a lightyear is a really big distance!

   

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Translations for the word: Lightyear

   
hindi
रोशनी का वर्ष

roshni ka varsh

साल की रोशनी

saal ki roshni

लाइट वर्ष

light varsh

   
   

Mini Blog for the word: Lightyear

✨ The Magic of Lightyears! ✨

Have you ever heard of a lightyear? It’s a super cool way to measure how far light travels in space! Imagine if you could zoom through the stars like a rocket. A lightyear is the distance light travels in one whole year! That’s about 5.88 trillion miles! Wow!

So, when you look up at the twinkling stars, remember that some of them are so far away, their light has traveled for years just to reach your eyes. Isn’t that magical?

Keep dreaming big, little stargazers, because the universe is full of wonders waiting for you to explore! 🌌

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Lightyear

A lightyear is a way to measure how far light travels in one year. Light moves really fast, so a lightyear is a very long distance!

You say 'lightyear' like this: 'light' (like the opposite of heavy) and 'year' (like the time it takes for the Earth to go around the Sun). So it sounds like 'light-year'.

The word 'lightyear' comes from two words: 'light', which is what helps us see, and 'year', which is a measure of time. It was created to help us understand distances in space.

The word 'lightyear' in Hindi is 'प्रकाश वर्ष' (Prakāś Varṣ).

The word 'lightyear' in Kannada is 'ಪ್ರಕಾಶ ವರ್ಷ' (Prakāśa Varṣa).
   

Facts, Proverbs and Quotes about the word: Lightyear

Fact: A lightyear is how far light travels in one year, about 5.88 trillion miles!
Proverb: The early bird catches the worm, meaning those who start early have the best chance of success.
Quote: "To confine our attention to terrestrial matters would be to limit the human spirit." - Stephen Hawking
   
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