Nova

noun
/ˈnoʊ.və/

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness
A star showing a sudden large increase in brightness and then slowly returning to its original state

Example Sentences

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

Astronomers observed a bright nova in the sky.

Synonyms

supernova, bright star, stellar explosion, starburst, transient star
Entry 1
supernova, bright star, stellar explosion
Entry 2
starburst, supernova, stellar explosion, transient star

Antonyms

dim star, fading star, black hole, dark star
Entry 1
dim star, fading star
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black hole, dark star

Collocations

bright nova, observe nova, nova explosion, galactic nova, nova observation
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bright nova, observe nova, nova explosion
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bright nova, galactic nova, nova explosion, nova observation

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