noun

apogees

/ˈæ.pə.dʒiz/ apog·ees 2 syllables

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Apogees

The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

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Apogees is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include acme, climax, culmination — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

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How many syllables does apogees have?

Apogees has 2 syllables: apog·ees. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is apogees?

Apogees is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for apogees?

Words with similar meanings to apogees include acme, climax, culmination, pinnacle. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use apogees in a sentence?

Apogees can be used in sentences where a noun describing the point, in an orbit about the earth, that is furthest from the earth: the apo is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Apogees starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does apogees have?

Apogees has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.