sphere
word
/ˈsfɪɹ/
sfeer
/sfˈiə/
sfee-uh
Definition
A sphere is a perfectly round, three-dimensional object, like a ball. It can also mean an area or field of activity, influence, or knowledge.
Usage & Nuances
'Sphere' is formal and technical in geometry and science, while the figurative meaning ('sphere of influence', 'private sphere') is common in academic and formal writing. For round shapes, use 'ball' in informal situations. Don't confuse with 'circle' (2D).
Spanish: esferaPortuguese (BR): esferaPortuguese (PT): esferaChinese (Simplified): 球体 - 领域Chinese (Traditional): 球體 - 領域Hindi: गोला - क्षेत्र (प्रभाव का)Arabic: كرة - مجالBengali: গোলক - ক্ষেত্র (কার্যক্ষেত্র)Russian: сфераJapanese: 球体 - 分野（領域）Vietnamese: hình cầu - lĩnh vựcKorean: 구체 - 영역Turkish: küre - alan (etki/yetki)Urdu: کُرہ - دائرہ (اختیار یا اثر کا)Indonesian: bola - bidang (lingkup)
Example Sentences
A basketball is shaped like a sphere.
basic
Earth is almost a perfect sphere.
basic
The ball rolled because it is a sphere.
basic
The company operates within the sphere of technology.
natural
Social media changed the sphere of communication.
natural
He focuses on politics but stays out of the business sphere.
natural