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Spell Bee Word: cosmic


Basic Details

Word: Cosmic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: To do with the universe or outer space. It can also mean very great in size, like a cosmic mistake.

Synonyms: universal

Word origin: Comes from Greek kosmos, 'order' or 'the world'.

How to Spell Cosmic

Syllables: cos - mic

Tricky part: Both k sounds are spelt with c. There is no k and no ck at the end.

Watch out for: cosmik, kosmic, cosmick

Memory tip: Begin with cosmos, cut off the os, and finish with ic, the same ending as in comic.

Usage Examples

Example 1: The planetarium show was about cosmic dust and new stars.

Example 2: Scientists study cosmic events like exploding stars.

Example 3: The film showed a cosmic battle between two alien fleets.

Fun Fact

Cosmic rays are tiny particles from space that strike the Earth's air all the time; most are stopped high in the atmosphere.

Practise the CREST Way

Spell-o-Spell

Choose the correctly spelt word:

a) cosmic
b) galaxsy
c) planitary
d) astronamy

Show answer

a) cosmic. Galaxy ends in xy, planetary has an e after the n, and astronomy has an o after the n.

Word Cookie

Find the extra letter in the word:

cosmick

a) k
b) c
c) m
d) s

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a) k. Words ending in ic, like comic and music, need no k.

Word Connection

Choose the synonym of the word:

cosmic

a) earthly
b) tiny
c) local
d) universal

Show answer

d) universal. Cosmic and universal both describe the whole universe.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Cosmic rays come from ____.

a) a torch
b) a mobile phone
c) the bottom of the sea
d) outer space

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d) outer space

2. Which of these is a cosmic object?

a) a distant galaxy
b) a garden snail
c) a school bag
d) a river stone

Show answer

a) a distant galaxy

Associated Words

journalabnormalanalyticalbriberysomewhere
appetitediabolicrepliedgulliblecourageous

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