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Sea

UK /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/US /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/

Definition

the salt water that covers most of the earth’s surface and surrounds its continents and islands

In simple words: A large area of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.

Examples

  • The sea is a beautiful place to relax during the summer.
  • Many fish live in the sea, providing food for people.
  • We sailed across the sea to reach the island.
  • The sea can be calm or very stormy depending on the weather.
  • The sea is home to many types of dolphins and whales.

Usage notes

Used to refer to large bodies of saltwater, not to be confused with smaller lakes or ponds. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, such as 'the sea is beautiful' or 'let's go to the sea.'

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'sea' like a vast 'C' where waves 'C'ome in.

Collocations

  • calm
  • choppy
  • heavy
  • cross
  • roam
  • sail
  • rise
  • recede
  • water
  • bed
  • bottom
  • at sea
  • across the sea
  • by sea
  • the bottom of the sea
  • the depths of the sea
  • the edge of the sea
  • calm
  • choppy
  • heavy
  • cross
  • roam
  • sail
  • rise
  • recede
  • water
  • bed
  • bottom
  • at sea
  • across the sea
  • by sea
  • the bottom of the sea
  • the depths of the sea
  • the edge of the sea
  • endless
  • vast
  • be surrounded by
  • sea of

Synonyms

  • ocean
  • body of water
  • marine

Antonyms

  • land
  • continent

Common mistakes

  • Confusing 'sea' with 'see' when speaking.
  • Using 'sea' to refer to freshwater bodies.
  • Not capitalizing 'Sea' when part of a proper noun (e.g., 'Mediterranean Sea').