Atmosphere-Stratosphere | Commonly Confused Words

Atmosphere

/ˈætməsfɪə/

The layer of gases surrounding a planet, especially the Earth.

There was a family atmosphere.At the exchange, the atmosphere was feverish.This creates an atmosphere of caring, and positive problem-solving.

This word has no antonyms

/ˈstratəˌsfɪə/

A layer of Earth's atmosphere above the troposphere where airplanes often fly

The plane climbed swiftly into the stratosphere.Balloon flights often reach the lower stratosphere.Stars shone brilliantly in the clear stratosphere.

This word has no synonyms

The stratosphere and atmosphere both refer to layers of gases surrounding a planet, but they are not the same.
Think of the atmosphere as the overall blanket of gases around Earth, while the stratosphere is one of its specific layers.
The stratosphere sits above the troposphere and contains the ozone layer which protects us from ultraviolet radiation.
Remember, without the entire atmosphere, life on Earth wouldn't be sustainable.
The atmosphere includes all layers from the surface to outer space, including the troposphere, stratosphere, mesosphere, thermosphere, and exosphere.