seas
word · lemma: sea
/ˈsiz/
seez
/sˈiːz/
seez
Definition
Large areas of salt water that cover parts of the Earth's surface and are often smaller than oceans. 'Seas' is the plural form of 'sea.'
Usage & Nuances
Always plural; refers to more than one sea. Used in both literal (geographic) and figurative contexts (e.g., 'seven seas'). Common with verbs like 'cross', 'explore', or 'sail'.
Spanish: maresPortuguese (BR): maresPortuguese (PT): maresChinese (Simplified): 海洋Chinese (Traditional): 海洋Hindi: सागरArabic: بحارBengali: সমুদ্রসমূহ - সমুদ্রগুলিRussian: моряJapanese: 海々Vietnamese: biển cả - các biểnKorean: 바다들Turkish: denizlerUrdu: سمندرIndonesian: lautan-lautan - laut-laut
Example Sentences
There are many seas on Earth.
basic
Fishermen travel across the seas to catch fish.
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The seas are home to many animals.
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Sailors have explored the seas for centuries.
natural
Legends say that there are monsters in the deep seas.
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We crossed several seas on our journey around the world.
natural