sea — the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
Pronunciation (IPA): /siː/
Example Sentences
- The captain was so seasick that he turned green like the sea itself!
- She gazed at the endless sea, dreaming of distant lands.
- The test papers created a sea of confusion in the classroom.
sea
NOUN[/siː/]
the expanse of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface
A family gazes at the endless sea stretching to the horizon
Throw the key into the sea, and you'll be free!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English sǣ, this word evolved from Proto-Germanic and traces back to Indo-European roots. It is an ancient term with cognates across Germanic languages, reflecting maritime vocabulary fundamental to seafaring cultures.
Breakdown
sǣ (Old English form) → sea (Modern English). The word maintains its basic form with regular phonetic shift from Old English vowel sǣ to modern English sea, preserving the monosyllabic structure across Germanic language evolution.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The captain was so seasick that he turned green like the sea itself!”
“She gazed at the endless sea, dreaming of distant lands.”
“The test papers created a sea of confusion in the classroom.”
“My grandmother collects seashells like they're precious diamonds from the sea's treasure chest.”
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