Rover

Pronunciation: /ˈroʊvər/

Definitions of rover

noun a vehicle or device designed to explore the surface of an extraterrestrial body

Example Sentences

A1 The rover explored the surface of Mars.

A2 The rover's battery died, and it was unable to move.

B1 NASA's rover discovered evidence of water on the Martian surface.

B2 The rover's mission was to collect rock samples for analysis.

C1 The rover's advanced technology allowed it to navigate rough terrain.

C2 The rover's findings revolutionized our understanding of the Red Planet.

Examples of rover in a Sentence

formal The rover was sent to explore the surface of Mars.

informal Let's take the rover out for a spin in the desert.

slang I heard they're working on a new rover for off-roading enthusiasts.

figurative She was like a rover, always wandering and exploring new opportunities.

Grammatical Forms of rover

• past tense: roved
• plural: rovers
• comparative: more roving
• superlative: most roving
• present tense: roves
• future tense: will rove
• perfect tense: have roved
• continuous tense: is roving
• singular: rover
• positive degree: rover
• infinitive: to rove
• gerund: roving
• participle: roving

Origin and Evolution of rover

First Known Use: 1550 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'rover' is believed to have originated from the Old French word 'rouer' which means 'to roll or wander'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rover' evolved to refer to someone who wanders or travels without a fixed destination, often associated with exploration or adventure.