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Mars
MAHZ
Mars (name) means the fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour. Example: “Scientists have sent several rovers to explore the surface of Mars.”
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The fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour.
"Scientists have sent several rovers to explore the surface of Mars."
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The Roman god of war.
"Mars was the lover of Venus, and together they had a daughter called Harmonia."
"In the first half of the twentieth century, Mars devastated Europe."
"Ancient Roman soldiers prayed to Mars before battle."
How to use Mars
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe red planet in our solar system, named after the Roman god of war.
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a mission to Mars
the surface of Mars
the Roman god Mars
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Etymology
From Latin "Mars," the Roman war god, ultimately from the older Old Latin form "Mavors."
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What does “Mars” mean?
The word “Mars” means the fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour. In plain terms, the red planet in our solar system, named after the Roman god of war.
How do you pronounce “Mars”?
“Mars” is pronounced MAHZ (/ˈmɑɹz/ in IPA).
How do you use “Mars” in a sentence?
Here is “Mars” used in a sentence: “Scientists have sent several rovers to explore the surface of Mars.”
What is another word for “Mars”?
Words with a similar meaning to “Mars” include ♂.
What part of speech is “Mars”?
“Mars” is a name.
Where does the word “Mars” come from?
The word “Mars” comes from Latin. From Latin "Mars," the Roman war god, ultimately from the older Old Latin form "Mavors.".
Is “Mars” a common word?
“Mars” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Mars” have?
“Mars” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour.
What is the difference between "Mars" the planet and "Mars" the god?
Mars is the fourth planet from the sun, known for its reddish colour, and Mars is also the Roman god of war. The planet takes its name from the god, whose warlike associations suited its red appearance.
Why is Mars called the "Red Planet"?
Mars is known for its distinctive reddish colour, which is why it is commonly nicknamed the Red Planet. That same red colouring helped link the planet to Mars, the Roman god of war.
Who is the Greek equivalent of the Roman god Mars?
In Roman mythology Mars is the god of war, and his counterpart in Greek mythology is Ares. Both are war deities, though each was portrayed somewhat differently in its own culture.
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