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I grew up believing my sister was from the planet Neptune and had been sent down to Earth to kill me.
Zooey Deschanel

Meaning of "Neptune" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF NEPTUNE

Neptune  [ˈnɛptjuːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NEPTUNE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Neptune is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES NEPTUNE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Neptune

Neptune

80 ± 3.2% hydrogen 19 ± 3.2% helium 1.5 ± 0.5% methane ~0.019% hydrogen deuteride ~0.00015% ethane Ices: ammonia water ammonium hydrosulfide methane ice Neptune is the eighth and farthest planet from the Sun in the Solar System. It is the fourth-largest planet by diameter and the third-largest by mass. Among the gaseous planets in the Solar System, Neptune is the most dense. Neptune is 17 times the mass of Earth and is slightly more massive than its near-twin Uranus, which is 15 times the mass of Earth but not as dense. Neptune orbits the Sun at an average distance of 30.1 astronomical units. Named after the Roman god of the sea, its astronomical symbol is ♆, a stylised version of the god Neptune's trident. Neptune was the first planet found by mathematical prediction rather than by empirical observation. Unexpected changes in the orbit of Uranus led Alexis Bouvard to deduce that its orbit was subject to gravitational perturbation by an unknown planet.

Definition of Neptune in the English dictionary

The definition of Neptune in the dictionary is the Roman god of the sea Greek counterpart: Poseidon.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NEPTUNE


attune
əˈtjuːn
autoimmune
ˌɔːtəʊɪˈmjuːn
autotune
ˈɔːtəʊˌtjuːn
choon
tjuːn
commune
kəˈmjuːn
detune
diːˈtjuːn
disattune
ˌdɪsəˈtjuːn
distune
dɪsˈtjuːn
dune
djuːn
immune
ɪˈmjuːn
importune
ɪmˈpɔːtjuːn
infortune
ɪnˈfɔːtjuːn
inopportune
ɪnˈɒpəˌtjuːn
mistune
ˌmɪsˈtjuːn
opportune
ˈɒpəˌtjuːn
preattune
ˌpriːəˈtjuːn
retune
riːˈtjuːn
tribune
ˈtrɪbjuːn
tune
tjuːn
untune
ʌnˈtjuːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NEPTUNE

Nephtali
nepionic
nepit
Nepos
nepotic
nepotism
nepotist
nepotistic
Neptunian
neptunium
neptunium series
neral
NERC
nerd
nerdgasm
nerdic
nerdiness
nerdish
nerdy
Nereid

WORDS THAT END LIKE NEPTUNE

befortune
call the tune
carry a tune
change one´s tune
Dame Fortune
fine-tune
fortune
give hostages to fortune
misfortune
pay the piper and call the tune
signature tune
small fortune
soldier of fortune
unfortune
wheel of fortune

Synonyms and antonyms of Neptune in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Neptune» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NEPTUNE

Find out the translation of Neptune to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Neptune from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Neptune» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

海王星
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Neptuno
570 millions of speakers

English

Neptune
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नेपच्यून
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نبتون
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Нептун
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Netuno
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

nepotistic
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Neptune
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nepotistik
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Neptun
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ネプチューン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

해왕성
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nepotistic
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Neptune
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

வேண்டியவர்களுக்கு சலுகை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

नेपूनिटिक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

paradigma içerisindeki altbölümlere
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Nettuno
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Neptun
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Нептун
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Neptun
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Neptune
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Neptune
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Neptune
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Neptune
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Neptune

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NEPTUNE»

The term «Neptune» is very widely used and occupies the 19.300 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NEPTUNE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Neptune

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3 QUOTES WITH «NEPTUNE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Neptune.
1
Zooey Deschanel
I grew up believing my sister was from the planet Neptune and had been sent down to Earth to kill me. I believed this because my sister Emily convinced me of it when I was a toddler. I think she'd seen Invasion of the Body Snatchers and her imagination ran away with her. There's a part of me that still believes it.
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Zooey Deschanel
I grew up believing my sister was from the planet Neptune and had been sent down to Earth to kill me.
3
Will Gluck
When you have a movie about people landing from planet Neptune, you suspend disbelief. I totally get it. But I like doing things that happen in real life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NEPTUNE»

Discover the use of Neptune in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Neptune and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Son of Neptune
The SECOND title in this number one, bestselling spin-off series from Percy Jackson creator, Rick Riordan.
Rick Riordan, 2011
2
Neptune
Describes Neptune, the eighth planet from the sun in our solar system, explains how it was discovered, and compares it to Earth.
Melanie Chrismer, 2008
3
Neptune
Introduces the physical characteristics of Neptune, including its orbit, atmosphere, geography, moons, and rings, and describes its nineteenth century discovery and the space probes sent to explore it.
Elaine Landau, 2009
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Neptune
Discusses the orbit, atmosphere, moons, surface features, exploration, and other aspects of the planet Saturn.
Gregory Vogt, 2000
5
Neptune
With its age-appropriate text, helpful charts, colorful design, and vivid illustrations and photography, this series is perfect for students working on reports and projects or for the budding astronomer fascinated by what exists beyond our ...
Josepha Sherman, 2009
6
The Astrological Neptune and the Quest for Redemption
Neptune is the astrological symbol that describes this energy. Liz Greene, an internationally known astrologer, has given us the most complete and accessible book about Neptune ever written!
Liz Greene, 2000
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Neptune
- Table of contents, index, and glossary - Additional resources - Additional facts - Diagrams - Satellite photographs
Dana Meachen Rau, 2002
8
Neptune Noir: Unauthorized Investigations into Veronica Mars
This collection, edited by the creator and executive producer of the show, offers supreme insight into the class struggles and love stories of the series.
Rob Thomas, 2013
9
Neptune
Discusses the discovery, atmosphere, surface, orbit, and moons of the planet Neptune.
Steve Potts, 2002
10
Neptune
Examines the history, unique features, and exploration of Neptune, the eighth planet from the sun.
Luke Thompson, Amy Margaret, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NEPTUNE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Neptune is used in the context of the following news items.
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Beach storm marks a first for Neptune Beach business
NEPTUNE BEACH, Fla. -- A surf shop's sign that was a landmark for many was blown down in Wednesday's storm blast that was caught by a ... «First Coast News, Jul 15»
2
From Neptune, Announces Awesome and Abstract Apparel, Debut …
That's why From Neptune just introduced the menswear brand and lifestyle that will revolutionize the concept of fashion for all men. «Press Release Rocket, Jul 15»
3
Neptune Announces First Quarter Results
The oil meets all product specifications and handling characteristics are fully in line with both customers and Neptune's expectations. We are very encouraged ... «The Wall Street Transcript, Jul 15»
4
Now-settled law suit casts harsh light on Neptune PD
Elena Gonzalez, a police officer in the Neptune Township Police Department, was told that by superiors after she complained about sexually ... «Asbury Park Press, Jul 15»
5
Video: Lamar Neagle knighted 'Prince of the Pitch' by Seafair's King …
Sounders FC forward Lamar Neagle was knighted the ”Prince of the Pitch” by Seafair's King Neptune, Mark Dyce-Ryan, and Miss Seafair ... «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
6
Extreme Dimension Tag Blanc + Neptune VS Zombie Army …
Another week, another new set of Extreme Dimension Tag Blanc + Neptune VS Zombie Army screenshots. This time, the official website was ... «Gematsu, Jul 15»
7
Neptune hires FE Trustnet content head
FE Trustnet's head of content Joshua Ausden is to join Neptune ... great ideas that are emerging from Neptune's enhanced investment process. «Investment Week, Jul 15»
8
Neptune Road Edge Buffer Park Dedication
It was a reunion of sorts last Friday morning on Neptune Road. ... The completion of the Neptune Road Airport Edge Buffer Park, will serve as a ... «East Boston Times-Free Press, Jul 15»
9
The Neptune Bar in Blackrock to go under the hammer tomorrow
The sale of The Neptune, which is on Main Street in Blackrock, is being conducted in partnership with Blue Sky Property and is being offered at ... «Talk of the Town, Jul 15»
10
Atlantic Beach Police: Two McDonald's employees struck by lightning
Meanwhile, residents from all over Jacksonville -- including Neptune Beach, San Marco and the Westside -- reported heavy flooding impacting ... «First Coast News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Neptune [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/neptune>. Apr 2024 ».
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