Uranus Meaning in English

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Definition

Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun in our solar system. It is a large, icy planet with a blue-green color, known for having its axis tilted sideways.

Usage & Nuances

Always capitalized as a proper noun and mainly used in scientific or educational contexts. Can occasionally be a subject of jokes due to its English pronunciation. Not to be confused with "uranium" (the element).

• Spanish: Urano
• Portuguese (BR): Urano
• Portuguese (PT): Urano
• Chinese (Simplified): 天王星
• Chinese (Traditional): 天王星
• Hindi: अरुण
• Arabic: أورانوس
• Bengali: ইউরেনাস
• Russian: Уран
• Japanese: 天王星
• Vietnamese: Sao Thiên Vương
• Korean: 천왕성
• Turkish: Uranüs
• Urdu: یورینس
• Indonesian: Uranus

Example Sentences

Uranus has a blue-green color.

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Uranus is the seventh planet from the Sun.

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Scientists discovered rings around Uranus.

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Did you know Uranus spins on its side?

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Many people confuse Uranus with the element uranium.

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Through a telescope, Uranus looks like a small blue dot.

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