sky

Definition

The sky is the space you see above the earth, where clouds move and where the sun, moon, and stars appear. It can also refer to the weather or the way the air looks.

Usage & Nuances

Usually a countable-looking noun used as uncountable in most contexts: 'the sky' is much more common than just 'sky'. Common collocations include 'blue sky', 'night sky', 'clear sky', and 'in the sky'. In poetic or dramatic language, 'the skies' can mean the heavens or the weather.

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