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ocean (noun)

A very large area of salt water that covers the majority of the Earth's surface. It is much larger than a sea and surrounds the continents.

💬 Example

"We are going to the ocean for our summer vacation."

💡 Memory Tip

O-C-E-A-N: Only Cats Enjoy A Nap (by the ocean). Or think of the 'O' as the shape of the round Earth covered in water.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
sea the deep the main brine blue
⚠️ Common Mistakes

I went to ocean. → I went to the ocean.

The pacific ocean is big. → The Pacific Ocean is big.

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