oasis

Meanings

• noun

  A fertile area in the desert, providing water and supporting vegetation and sometimes inhabitation.

  - "The travelers were overjoyed when they finally reached the oasis after days of wandering in the desert."
  - "The oasis was a lifeline for the nomadic tribes, providing them with water and sustenance during their long journeys."

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Pronunciation

1. /oʊˈeɪsəs/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

island , refuge

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Rhymes

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razes , maze , daze , haze

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Variants

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oases , oasis

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Etymology

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From the Arabic word 'al-ḥāḍirah', meaning 'the present one' or 'the one that is there'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest oasis in the world is the Sahara Desert, which covers about 3.5 million square miles.

2. The term 'oasis' is also used metaphorically to describe a place or situation that provides relief, relief, or a source of hope in a difficult or harsh environment.

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Related Concepts

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1. desert: An arid region of land, typically characterized by extremes of temperature, sparse vegetation, and little rainfall. Oases are often found in deserts.

2. mirage: An optical illusion caused by refraction of light in the atmosphere, especially one that makes distant objects appear as if they were closer and more substantial than they really are. Oases may appear as mirages to thirsty travelers in the desert.

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Culture

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In literature and art, oases often symbolize hope, renewal, and the contrast between life and death. The concept of the oasis has been explored in various works, including Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' and the paintings of Caspar David Friedrich.

How to Memorize "oasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a green, lush area surrounded by sand and cacti. Visualize a clear pool of water in the center, with palm trees providing shade and birds flying overhead.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oasis' with the image of a refreshing drink or a cool, shady place.
   - Think of the word 'oasis' as meaning 'a source of life in a harsh environment'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember O-A-S-I-S: Oasis Always Supplies Important Survival Items.

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