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- pronunciation:
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- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
of, pertaining to, or near one end of the axis of a spherical body, esp. the North Pole or South Pole of the earth.
Scientists are monitoring the melting of the polar icecap.The polar expedition led by Roald Amundsen reached the South Pole in December of 1911.- similar words:
- antarctic, arctic
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| definition 2: |
of or pertaining to the poles of an electric battery, magnet, or the like.
- similar words:
- terminal
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| definition 3: |
exactly opposed.
The brothers looked very similar but were polar opposites in temperament.My opinion is the polar opposite of yours.- synonyms:
- antithetical, diametrical
- similar words:
- contrary, converse, counter, opposing, reverse
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| related words: |
arctic, magnetic, reverse |
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