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reef

/ɹiːf/
Meanings
  • noun

    An underwater formation of rocks or coral that projects from the sea bed, often providing shelter for marine life.

    - "The reef is home to many colorful fish and corals."
    - "Divers love exploring the depths of the coral reef."
    - "The ship ran aground on the reef and sustained significant damage."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɹiːf/



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  2. /ɹiːf/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with reef
leaf , belief , grief , thief , chieftain
Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. reef (en) : To secure a sail by tying the tack to the forestay or by tying the halyard to the cleat.

  2. reef (en) : A large mass of rubbish or waste matter, as in a sewer or a mine.

Variants
List of all variants of reef that leads to same result
reef , reefier , reefiest , reefs , reefy , reefable , reefed , reefing , reef knot , reef knots , barrier reef , barrier reefs , white-tip reef shark , white-tip reef sharks , whitetip reef shark , whitetip reef sharks , Buck Island Reef National Monument , Calvados Reef , Rochers du Calvados , Capitol Reef National Park , Great Barrier Reef
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English rēf or rēfe 'roots, foundation, ground; a ridge, reef', from Proto-Germanic *refjo 'edge, bank, rim' (compare Old Norse rauf 'uprising, swelling, wave, billow, crest, top', Danish røv 'roots', Swedish röf 'a ridge, reef', Dutch reef 'a ridge, reef, sandbank', German Riff 'a ridge, reef, sandbank', Gothic rif 'a ridge, reef, bank, shore, edge, boundary, limit').

Trivia
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  1. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth and can be seen from space.

  2. Coral reefs cover less than 1% of the ocean floor but are home to over 25% of all marine species.

  3. The oldest known coral reef is over 480 million years old.

  4. Coral reefs provide food and shelter for over 500 million people around the world.

Related Concepts
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  1. coral reef: A type of underwater ecosystem that forms around a hard structure and is characterized by the presence of calcium carbonate secretions, providing an environment for a diverse community of organisms.

  2. reef system: A complex network of interconnected reefs, often forming a barrier that protects the coastline from storms and erosion.

Culture
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Reefs have been a source of inspiration for many cultures throughout history. In literature, reefs have been depicted as magical places where mermaids and other mythical creatures reside. In art, reefs have been painted and photographed for their beauty and vibrant colors. In music, reefs have been referenced in songs about the sea and sailing.

How to Memorize "reef"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a colorful underwater world teeming with marine life. Visualize the texture and shape of the coral formations. Picture yourself exploring the depths of the reef.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'reef' with the image of a coral reef. Think of the vibrant colors and diverse marine life that can be found there.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'reef' with the phrase 'Rocks Enhance Ecosystems Forever'.

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