sea
word
Definition
A large area of salty water. It can also mean the water near a coast or, in some contexts, a very large amount of something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used as a countable noun in phrases like 'the sea' or names such as 'the Mediterranean Sea'. 'Sea' is often smaller or more coastal than 'ocean' in geography, but in everyday speech people sometimes use them loosely. Common phrases: 'by the sea', 'at sea' (on the water, or confused), and 'a sea of' + noun.
Example Sentences
This fish lives in the sea.
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The children are playing in the sea.
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We can see the sea from our hotel room.
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I grew up by the sea, so I miss the sound of the waves.
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After a week in the city, a day at the sea is exactly what I need.
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When I looked at the crowd, all I saw was a sea of faces.
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