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Sea

🇬🇧 UK /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/

Meaning of Sea

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.

Sea in a sentence

• 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.

How to use Sea

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.

Related words

Collocations with 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
• 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 for Sea

• ocean
• body of water
• marine

Opposites of Sea

• land
• continent

Common mistakes with Sea

• 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').

Frequently asked questions about Sea

What does Sea mean?

A large area of saltwater that covers most of the Earth.

What is the definition of Sea?

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

How do you use Sea in a sentence?

The sea is a beautiful place to relax during the summer.

Can you give another example of Sea?

Many fish live in the sea, providing food for people.

What are synonyms for Sea?

Common alternatives include ocean, body of water, marine.

What is the opposite of Sea?

Opposite meanings include land, continent.

What words go with Sea?

It commonly pairs with 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.

What are common mistakes when using Sea?

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').

How do you pronounce Sea?

US: /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/, UK: /["/siː/","/siːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sea?

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.'

What CEFR level is Sea?

"Sea" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.