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ocean

/ˈəʊ.ʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large body of salt water that covers the earth's surface, extending from the shores of continents and islands to the deepest part of the ocean floor. It contains numerous islands and is home to various plant and animal life.

    - "The ocean covers more than 70% of the Earth's surface."
    - "Many ships sail across the ocean to reach foreign lands."
    - "The deepest part of the ocean is the Mariana Trench."
  • verb

    To fill or cover with a large expanse of water.

    - "The pond was oceaned during the heavy rain."
    - "The swimming pool was oceaned for the pool party."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈoʊ.ʃən/



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Synonyms

ogin
Rhymes
Words rhyming with ocean
atone , motion , stone , gone , alone , throne , zone , bone , mone , dome
Variants
List of all variants of ocean that leads to same result
ocean , oceans , ocean perch , ocean perches , ocean sunfish , ocean sunfishes , Ocean City , Ocean Island , mid-ocean ridge , Arctic Ocean , Atlantic Ocean , British Indian Ocean Territory , Indian Ocean
Etymology
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Old English 'ōceana', from ōcean, from Proto-Germanic *auk- 'deep' + *-on- 'body of water'.

Trivia
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  1. The ocean is the largest habitat on Earth, covering over 70% of the planet's surface.

  2. The deepest part of the ocean is the Challenger Deep in the Mariana Trench, which is over 36,000 feet deep.

  3. The ocean contains over 20 million different species of plants and animals.

  4. The ocean has been explored for less than 5% of its total area.

Related Concepts
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  1. seas: The ocean is divided into several major and minor bodies of water called seas. Some of the major seas include the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans.

  2. ocean currents: Ocean currents are the large-scale movements of water in the ocean. They play a crucial role in regulating the Earth's climate and weather patterns.

Culture
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The ocean has played a significant role in human history and culture. It has been a source of inspiration for literature, art, music, and mythology. Many ancient civilizations, such as the Phoenicians, Greeks, and Romans, were maritime powers that relied on the ocean for trade and transportation. The ocean has also been a source of inspiration for various myths and legends, such as the Greek myth of Poseidon, the god of the sea.

How to Memorize "ocean"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large, vast body of water covering the Earth's surface.
    - Visualize the waves crashing against the shore.
    - Imagine the various types of marine life that live in the ocean.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'ocean' with the color blue.
    - Associate the word 'ocean' with the sound of waves crashing.
    - Associate the word 'ocean' with the feeling of being at the beach.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym 'HOMES' to remember the names of the five major oceans: Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, Southern, and Arctic.
    - Use the phrase 'People Are Very Eager To Swim At The Beach' to remember the order of the major oceans.

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