gulf

Meanings

• noun

  A large inlet or bay of the sea, typically with a wide mouth opening into the ocean and narrowing inland.

  - "The Arabian Gulf is the largest inland sea in the world."
  - "The Gulf of Mexico is known for its rich marine life."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɡʌlf/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2651007"

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Synonyms

abyss

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gulf
mulf , sulf , pulf , wolf , dolph , self , elf , shelf

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Variants

List of all variants of gulf that leads to same result
gulf , gulfs , gulfed , gulfing , Gulf War syndrome , gulf war syndromes , Gulf Intracoastal Waterway , Gulf Islands National Park Reserve , Gulf States , Gulf Stream , Aden , Gulf of , Gulf of Aden , Alaska , Gulf of , Gulf of Alaska , Ambracian Gulf , Amvrakikos Kolpos , Gulf of Arta

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English gulfe, from gulv, deep, probably imitative of the sound of waves.

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Trivia

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1. The largest gulf in the world is the Arabian Gulf.

2. The smallest gulf is the Chesapeake Bay.

3. The word 'gulf' comes from the Old English word 'gulv', meaning 'deep'.

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Related Concepts

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1. bay: A coastal indentation between two capes or headlands, larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf.

2. inlet: A body of water that flows into a larger body of water.

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Culture

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The Gulf region has a rich cultural history, with significant contributions to literature, art, and music. For example, the Arabian Gulf has been a source of inspiration for many Arab poets and writers.

How to Memorize "gulf"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of water with a wide opening leading to the ocean and narrowing inland.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gulf' with the image of a deep, narrow body of water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Gulf is a large, deep, and narrow body of water.'

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