sphere
Translation
sphere, ball, area, field
Examples
The Earth is a sphere.
The Earth is a sphere.
He works in the political sphere.
He works in the political sphere.
Grammar Patterns
((a sphere)) a round solid figure The Earth is a sphere.
((the sphere of sth.)) an area of activity or interest He works in the political sphere.
Similar Words
Synonyms: ball, globe, orb (for shape); area, field, domain (for scope)
Etymology
From Greek 'sphaira', meaning 'ball' or 'globe'.
Memory Tips
Picture a glass sphere containing a specific 'field' of interest, like a snow globe of politics.