equator meaning
equator :
imaginary line, dividing line
noun
▪ The equator is hot all year round.
▪ The dividing line is hot all year round.
▪ The equator passes through many countries.
▪ The dividing line passes through many countries.
paraphrasing
▪ latitude – dividing line
▪ circle – dividing line
▪ belt – dividing line
▪ zone – dividing line
Pronunciation
equator [ɪˈkweɪ.tər]
The stress is on the second syllable 'qua' and sounds like 'i-KWAY-ter'.
Common phrases and grammar about equator
equator - Common meaning
noun
imaginary line, dividing line
Part of Speech Changes for "equator"
▪ equatorial (adjective) – relating to the equator
▪ equatorially (adverb) – in a manner related to the equator
Common Expressions with "equator"
▪ cross the equator – to go over the equator
▪ near the equator – close to the equator
▪ equatorial region – area around the equator
▪ equatorial climate – weather near the equator
Important examples of equator in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC word questions, equator is used to refer to the line dividing Earth into northern and southern hemispheres.
Example of a confusing word: equate (to consider as equal)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, equator is used as a singular noun and may require subject-verb agreement.
equator
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
equatorial region
refers to regions near the equator in TOEIC passages.
N/A
There are no unique idiomatic expressions commonly used with 'equator' in TOEIC Part 7 passages.
Differences between similar words and equator
equator
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latitude
differences
equator refers to a specific imaginary line that divides Earth into northern and southern hemispheres, while latitude refers to any parallel line that measures distance north or south from the equator.
equator
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hemisphere
differences
equator is the line that divides the Earth into two hemispheres, while hemisphere refers to either half of the Earth divided by the equator or the prime meridian.
Words with the same origin as equator
The origin of equator
The word's etymology is not clear.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
