satellite meaning
satellite :
related to a satellite, secondary
adjective
▪ The satellite city is near the capital.
▪ The secondary city is near the capital.
▪ Satellite offices are in other towns.
▪ Secondary offices are in other towns.
paraphrasing
▪ auxiliary – helping or secondary
▪ dependent – relying on something larger
satellite :
an object in space, a helper
noun
▪ The satellite orbits the Earth.
▪ The object in space circles the Earth.
▪ We watch TV via satellite.
▪ We watch TV using a space object.
paraphrasing
▪ moon – natural satellite
▪ spacecraft – man-made satellite
Pronunciation
satellite [ˈsæt.əl.aɪt]
The stress is on 'sat' and sounds like 'sat-uh-lite'.
Common phrases and grammar about satellite
satellite - Common meaning
adjective
related to a satellite, secondary
noun
an object in space, a helper
Part of Speech Changes for "satellite"
▪ satellitic (adjective) – related to a satellite
▪ satellitely (adverb) – in a satellite manner
Common Expressions with "satellite"
▪ satellite dish – a device to receive signals
▪ satellite communication – talking via satellite
▪ satellite network – a group of satellites
▪ satellite imagery – pictures from satellites
Important examples of satellite in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, satellite often refers to technology or communication.
Example of a confusing word: settle (to resolve or establish)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC grammar questions, satellite is often used as a noun or adjective.
satellite
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
satellite phone
'a phone using satellite signals', used in remote areas.
satellite state
means 'a country controlled by another'.
Differences between similar words and satellite
satellite
,
moon
differences
Satellite can be natural or man-made, while moon specifically refers to a natural satellite.
satellite
,
spacecraft
differences
Satellite is an object that orbits another body, while spacecraft is a vehicle designed for travel in space.
Words with the same origin as satellite
The origin of satellite
The word satellite comes from the Latin 'satelles', meaning an attendant or follower.
Word structure
It has no clear prefix or suffix, and the root is satel (attendant).
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
