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equator

The word “equator” has 3 syllables: e-qua-tor

It's pronounced as /ɪˈkweɪ.tər/


What is synonym and antonym for equator?

In the thesaurus, “equator” has 68 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for equator along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for equator

  • ambit
  • amphitheater
  • arc
  • arch
  • aureole
  • band
  • belt
  • bend
  • bow
  • bowl
  • bracelet
  • circle
  • circlet
  • circuit
  • circumference
  • circus
  • cirque
  • coil
  • colure
  • compass
  • cordon
  • corona
  • crown
  • curvation
  • curvature
  • curve
  • cycle
  • diameter
  • disc
  • disk
  • ecliptic
  • enclosure
  • equinoctial
  • equinoctial circle
  • equinoctial line
  • eye
  • full turn
  • girth
  • globe
  • gyre
  • halo
  • hoop
  • horizon
  • jungle
  • lap
  • loop
  • meridian
  • orb
  • orbit
  • parallel of
  • parallel of latitude
  • perimeter
  • periphery
  • radius
  • record
  • revolution
  • ring
  • ringlet
  • round
  • sphere
  • stadium
  • tire
  • tropical zone
  • turn
  • waistline
  • wheel
  • wreath
  • zodiac

Antonyms for equator

  • line

Meanings of equator

  • noun
    1. (often “the Equator”) An imaginary great circle around the Earth, equidistant from the two poles, and dividing earth's surface into the northern and southern hemisphere.
    2. A similar great circle on any sphere, especially on a celestial body, or on other reasonably symmetrical three-dimensional body.
    3. The midline of any generally spherical object, such as a fruit or vegetable, that has identifiable poles.
    4. The celestial equator.

Example Sentences

  • The equator divides the Earth into the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.
  • Indonesia is a country located near the equator.
  • The weather near the equator is generally warm throughout the year.
  • Many tropical rainforests grow in regions close to the equator.
  • The ship crossed the equator during its journey across the ocean.

On this page you'll find 69 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to equator, such as: ambit, amphitheater, arc, arch, aureole, band, belt.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

radius

  • ambit
  • boundary
  • circuit
  • circumference
  • compass
  • diameter
  • equator
  • expanse
  • extension
  • extent
  • girth
  • interval
  • limit
  • orbit
  • perimeter
  • periphery
  • purview
  • reach
  • semidiameter
  • space
  • span
  • spoke
  • waistline

zodiac

  • amphitheater
  • augury
  • aureole
  • band
  • beat
  • belt
  • bowl
  • bracelet
  • cast
  • chain
  • circle
  • circlet
  • circuit
  • circumference
  • circus
  • cirque
  • coil
  • colure
  • compass
  • conjecture
  • cordon
  • corona
  • course
  • crown
  • crystal gazing
  • cycle
  • development
  • disc
  • disk
  • divination
  • dope
  • ecliptic
  • enclosure
  • equator
  • forecast
  • forecasting
  • foresight
  • foretelling
  • fortune-telling
  • full turn
  • globe
  • guess
  • halo
  • hoop
  • horizon
  • horoscope
  • hunch
  • indicator
  • lap
  • loop
  • meridian
  • merry-go-round
  • of event anticipation
  • omen
  • orbit
  • outlook
  • palmistry
  • parallel of latitude
  • pattern
  • perimeter
  • periphery
  • presage
  • prevision
  • prognosis
  • prognostication
  • progression
  • projection
  • prophecy
  • record
  • revolution
  • ring
  • ringlet
  • rotation
  • round
  • run
  • sequence
  • series
  • soothsaying
  • sphere
  • stadium
  • string
  • succession
  • surmising
  • syndrome
  • tip
  • tire
  • train
  • turn
  • turnover
  • vaticination
  • wheel
  • wreath

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