apollo
word
/əˈpɑɫoʊ/
uh-PAH-loh
/ɐpˈɒləʊ/
uh-POL-oh
Definition
Apollo is the name of a god in ancient Greek mythology, associated with the sun, music, poetry, and healing. It is also commonly used to refer to the Apollo space missions of NASA.
Usage & Nuances
Usually capitalized as 'Apollo' because it is a proper name. In modern English, the most common references are Greek mythology and the 'Apollo program' or 'Apollo 11' in space history.
Spanish: ApoloPortuguese (BR): ApoloPortuguese (PT): ApoloChinese (Simplified): 阿波罗Chinese (Traditional): 阿波羅Hindi: अपोलोArabic: أبولوBengali: অ্যাপোলোRussian: АполлонJapanese: アポロVietnamese: ApolloKorean: 아폴로Turkish: ApolloUrdu: اپالوIndonesian: Apollo
Example Sentences
Apollo was an important god in Greek mythology.
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We learned about Apollo 11 in class today.
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The museum has a statue of Apollo.
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My dad can talk for hours about the Apollo missions.
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That documentary on Apollo was surprisingly moving.
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He named his band Apollo because he loves Greek myths.
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