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sky as a common noun.  Its only syllable, sky, is pronounced SKI.  There are 4 definitions.

Definition 1 is:  The blue vault, or a part of it, that seems to bend over the earth; the firmament.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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air as a noun.  There are 3 definitions.  Definition 1 part a is:  The mixture of gases that forms the apparent blue envelop of the earth. Definition 1 part b is:  The atmosphere.  Definition 2 is:  The open space around and above the earth.  Definition 3 is:  An atmospheric movement or current; wind; breeze: frequently in the plural; as, the gentle airs fanned his cheeks.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sky blue as a noun. A blue like the color of the sky. --skyey.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

heaven as a noun.  Definition 2 of 6 is:  The region or regions surrounding the earth; especially, the expanse over the earth which seems like a great dome; the sky; firmament: frequently used in the plural, heavens.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 2 is:  The upper atmosphere, especially considered meteorologically; the region of the clouds.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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cloud as a noun.  Definition 1 of 6 is:  A mass of visible vapor or collection of watery or icy particles floating in the air at various heights; any cloud-like mass.  The international cloud classification with abbreviations in use are:  1.  Cirrus (ci.).  2. Cirro-stratus (ci. st.).  3.  Cirro-cumulus (ci. cu.).  4.  Alto-cumulus (a. cu.)  5. Alto-stratus (a. st.).  6.  Strato-cumulus (s. cu.).  7.  Nimbus (nb.).  8.  Cumulus (cu.).  9.  Cumulo-nimbus (cu. nb.).  10.  Stratus (st.).  See these terms.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloudburst is a noun.  The only definition is:  A sudden flood of rain, as if a whole cloud had been discharged at once.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloud-drift is a noun.  The only definition is:  A mass of broken and flying clouds.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloudlet is a noun.  The only definition is:  A little cloud.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

rain is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  The condensed vapor of the atmosphere falling to the earth in drops.  Definition 2 is:  The fall of such drops; ellipsis.  Source:  An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

rainbow is a noun.  There are 2 definitions.  Definition 1 is:  An arch of light, seen usually at the close of a shower, exhibiting the spectrum colors, and due to refraction, reflection, and dispersion of light in drops of water falling through the air.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunburst is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  A strong burst of sunlight, as through rifted clouds.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

air as a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 part a is:  The mixture of gases that forms the apparent blue envelop of the earth. Definition 1 part b is:  The atmosphere.  Definition 2 is:  The open space around and above the earth.  Definition 3 is:  An atmospheric movement or current; wind; breeze: frequently in the plural; as, the gentle airs fanned his cheeks.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 3 is:  The celestial regions; heaven.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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heaven as a noun.  Definition 2 of 6 is:  The region or regions surrounding the earth; especially, the expanse over the earth which seems like a great dome; the sky; firmament: frequently used in the plural, heavens.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunrise is a noun.  Definition 1 of 3 is:  The daily first appearance of the sun. Definition 2 is:  The time at which the sun rises.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunlight is a noun.  The only definition is:  The light of the sun.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunbeam is a noun.  The only definition is:  A ray or beam of the sun; light from the sun in a visible path.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunbow is a noun.  The only definition is:  A rainbow formed by the sun, as opposed to a lunar bow.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sundog is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  A mock sun, or bright spot appearing near the sun, sometimes with a luminous train, due to the presence of ice-crystals in the air; ellipsis.  Source: An abridgement from the Practical Standard Dictionary

sundown is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  Sunset.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunset is a noun.  The only Definition is:  The daily disappearance of the sun.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

sunglow is a noun.  Definition 1 of 2 is:  The rose-tint of the sky that follows sunset.  Definition 2 is:  The warm glow of the sun.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


Definition 4 is:  A climate:  usually in the plural, skies.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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cloud as a noun.  Definition 1 of 6 is:  A mass of visible vapor or collection of watery or icy particles floating in the air at various heights; any cloud-like mass.  The international cloud classification with abbreviations in use are:  1.  Cirrus (ci.).  2. Cirro-stratus (ci. st.).  3.  Cirro-cumulus (ci. cu.).  4.  Alto-cumulus (a. cu.)  5. Alto-stratus (a. st.).  6.  Strato-cumulus (s. cu.).  7.  Nimbus (nb.).  8.  Cumulus (cu.).  9.  Cumulo-nimbus (cu. nb.).  10.  Stratus (st.).  See these terms.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloudburst is a noun.  The only definition is:  A sudden flood of rain, as if a whole cloud had been discharged at once.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloud-drift is a noun.  The only definition is:  A mass of broken and flying clouds.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

cloudlet is a noun.  The only definition is:  A little cloud.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary


sky synonyms, antonyms and etymology.

sky as a transitive verb. Its only syllable, sky, is pronounced SKY.  There are 2 definitions.

Definition 1 in Art Slang is:  To hang or put in a high place:  said especially of pictures hung near the ceiling at an exhibition, and so placed unfavorably for observation.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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Definition 2 is:  In games, to hit (a ball) so as to send it well up into the air.  Source:  Practical Standard Dictionary

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The singular possessive of sky is:  sky's.  The plural of sky is:  skies.  The plural possessive of skies is:  skies'.

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