Pronunciation: /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/
noun an optical instrument designed to make distant objects appear nearer, containing an arrangement of lenses or curved mirrors and sometimes a combination of both
A1 I looked at the stars through a telescope.
A2 She bought a small telescope to observe the moon.
B1 The astronomer used a powerful telescope to study distant galaxies.
B2 The new telescope technology allowed for even clearer images of the planets.
C1 The observatory had a state-of-the-art telescope for research purposes.
C2 The telescope's lens was finely tuned to capture the faintest of celestial objects.
verb not applicable
A1 I telescope my umbrella to make it smaller.
A2 She telescopes the tripod legs to adjust the height.
B1 The spy used a telescope to observe the enemy's movements from a distance.
B2 The scientist telescoped the antenna to focus on a specific region of the sky.
C1 The photographer telescoped the lens to capture a close-up shot of the bird.
C2 The engineer telescoped the structure to fit within the limited space available.
adjective not applicable
A1 I see a telescope in the sky.
A2 She used a telescope to look at the stars.
B1 The telescope lens needed cleaning before use.
B2 The astronomer adjusted the telescope for a clearer view of the galaxy.
C1 The advanced telescope technology allowed for precise observations of distant planets.
C2 The telescope's high-resolution images revealed new details about the universe.
adverb not applicable
A1 He looked at the stars through a telescope.
A2 She searched for birds in the trees with a telescope.
B1 The astronomer carefully adjusted the telescope to focus on the distant planet.
B2 Using a telescope, the researchers were able to observe the behavior of the rare species.
C1 The photographer captured stunning images of the galaxy with his high-powered telescope.
C2 The scientist used a sophisticated telescope to study the movement of celestial bodies.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I see stars through the telescope.
A2 She uses a telescope to look at the moon.
B1 The telescope he bought is very powerful.
B2 The telescope they borrowed from the observatory was top-of-the-line.
C1 The telescope, a gift from her grandfather, had been passed down for generations.
C2 With the advanced telescope, astronomers were able to discover a new galaxy.
preposition not applicable
A1 I looked at the stars through the telescope.
A2 She saw a bird in the distance with her telescope.
B1 The scientist observed the galaxy through a powerful telescope.
B2 Using a telescope, he was able to spot the comet in the night sky.
C1 The astronomer discovered a new planet using a sophisticated telescope.
C2 With his state-of-the-art telescope, he was able to capture stunning images of distant galaxies.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I can see the stars through the telescope.
A2 She used a telescope to look at the planets.
B1 He bought a new telescope so he could stargaze.
B2 The astronomer adjusted the telescope to focus on the distant galaxy.
C1 Using a powerful telescope, scientists discovered a new exoplanet.
C2 Peering through the telescope, the researcher observed a rare cosmic event.
interjection not applicable
A1 Telescope! Look at the stars!
A2 Telescope, can you see that bird in the tree?
B1 Telescope, I need your help to spot the constellation Orion.
B2 Telescope, did you know you can adjust the focus for a clearer view?
C1 Telescope, please align the lenses for a sharper image.
C2 Telescope, have you ever used a digital camera attachment for astrophotography?
article not applicable
A1 I see stars through the telescope.
A2 She bought a telescope to look at the moon.
B1 The telescope allowed us to observe distant galaxies.
B2 Using a telescope, astronomers can study celestial objects in detail.
C1 The advanced telescope technology enabled scientists to discover new planets.
C2 The powerful telescope at the observatory provides high-resolution images of the cosmos.
formal The astronomer used a powerful telescope to observe distant galaxies.
informal I borrowed my friend's telescope to stargaze last night.
slang Check out this sick telescope I scored at the thrift store!
figurative Through the telescope of history, we can see the impact of past events on our present.
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