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Ray for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: reɪ

What does Ray really mean?

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Alright, so let's talk about the word "ray." When we hear the word "ray," what usually comes to mind is something like sun rays or the rays of light coming through the clouds. But "ray" can also mean a thin, narrow beam of something, like light, heat, or even sound. It's kind of like when you pointed a flashlight, and you can see the beam of light coming out of it. That's a ray of light.

Now, to give you another example, think of a sunbeam. When the sun is shining, we can see the sunbeams shining through the trees. Those are rays of sunlight. Rays can also refer to something like a fish's fin. Fish have these thin, stiff structures on their bodies that help them swim, and those are called rays. It's like the fish's fin is sort of like the beam of a flashlight, helping them move through the water.

So when we talk about the word "ray," we're usually describing something that's narrow and extends outwards, like the sun's rays, a flashlight beam, or even something like a fish's fin. It's like a line of light or a beam of energy that spreads out in one direction. Does that make sense?

Revised and Fact checked by Mia Harris on 2023-11-16 00:21:47

Ray In a sentece

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  • The sun gives off rays of light that help us see.
  • A beam of light that comes out of a flashlight is also called a ray.
  • When you draw a straight line with a pencil, it is called a ray.
  • A shark's fin cutting through the water creates a ray-like shape.
  • If you stand in front of a mirror, you can see your reflection because the mirror reflects rays of light.

Ray Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Ray Hypernyms

Words that are more generic than the original word.

Ray Hyponyms

Words that are more specific than the original word.

Ray Holonyms

The larger whole to which this word belongs.

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Ray Category

The domain category to which the original word belongs.