Meaning & use
Venus
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Meanings
proper nounproper
The second planet from the Sun, known for its bright appearance and thick clouds.
Grammar: Used without an article: 'Venus is hot.' Not 'the Venus' unless you mean the goddess.
Venus is often called the morning star or the evening star.
Scientists study Venus to learn about the greenhouse effect.
proper nounproper
The Roman goddess of love and beauty.
Grammar: Used with 'the' when referring to the goddess: 'the goddess Venus'.
In Roman mythology, Venus was the mother of Aeneas.
The statue depicts Venus rising from the sea.
Common combinations
- planet Venus
- The planet Venus is the hottest in our solar system.
- Venus flytrap
- The Venus flytrap is a plant that catches insects.
- Venus de Milo
- The Venus de Milo is a famous ancient Greek statue.
Commonly confused: Venus or venus?
Venus vs venus
Do not confuse with 'venous', which means relating to veins.
Practice
Which sentence uses 'Venus' correctly?
Choose one answer.
As a proper noun, 'Venus' does not take an article or a plural verb. 'The Venus' would refer to the goddess, not the planet.
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