🇬🇧 Supernova meaning: English Vocabulary Flash Card
noun
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A supernova is a huge space explosion that happens when a very big star runs out of fuel, collapses, and blasts its outer layers into space, shining so brightly that for a short time it can glow brighter than an entire galaxy.
My hairstyle in the morning looks like a supernova, with hair flying in every direction of the universe.
The popcorn bag in the microwave tried to become a supernova and almost blew the door off.
The volcano in my science project erupted so wildly the teacher asked if I’d secretly built a mini supernova.
When I opened my lunchbox and found extra fries, my happiness exploded like a joy supernova.
Some supernovas get so bright they can outshine an entire galaxy for a short time—even though they’re just one star exploding!
On the hill, a child and a dog watched one tiny star become a supernova. The supernova flared white, then blue, then fell like a river of light. A second supernova opened beside it, and a third supernova, until the whole sky was a fierce supernova chorus. The child laughed and cried, feeling small and full.
🧑🎓 CEFR Level: C2 Proficient
This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.
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