sea

/si:/

Thân thiện

The ship sails across the rough sea.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A large body of salt water: A vast expanse of saline water that covers much of the Earth's surface, smaller than an ocean but often forming part of one.
   • A specific named division of an ocean: A particular area of salt water, often partially enclosed by land.
   • Turbulent water with large waves: Refers to the condition of the water, characterized by heavy swells or rough weather.
   • A vast or overwhelming quantity: Something that is immense in extent or number, likened to the sea.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • We sailed across the sea to reach the island. (We traveled over a large body of salt water.)
  • The North Sea is known for its rich fishing grounds. (This is a specific named division of water.)
  • The ship struggled through heavy seas during the storm. (The ship navigated turbulent, wavy water.)
  • The politician was greeted by a sea of smiling faces. (The politician saw a vast, overwhelming crowd.)

Advanced Usage

• "At sea":

  • Literally: On the ocean, away from land.

    • The vessel was at sea for three months.
  • Figuratively: Confused, perplexed, or unsure.

    • I'm all at sea with these new instructions; I don't understand them.

• "To put (out) to sea": To leave land and begin a voyage on the sea.

  • The fleet put to sea at dawn.

Variants and Related Words

• Seascape (noun): A view or picture of the sea.
• Seaworthy (adjective): (Of a ship) fit and safe for a sea voyage.
• Seafaring (adjective/noun): Connected with traveling by sea, especially as a way of life.

Synonyms

• Ocean: A very large expanse of sea (note: generally larger than a sea).
• Main (archaic/poetic): The open sea.
• Briny (informal): The sea.

Related Phrases

• "A sea change": A profound or notable transformation.
  • The new policy brought a sea change in public opinion.
• "Between the devil and the deep blue sea": In a difficult situation where both choices are bad.
  • I was between the devil and the deep blue sea: accept the pay cut or lose my job.
• "To go to sea": To become a sailor.
  • At sixteen, he decided to go to sea.

Học thuật

Noun

1. turbulent water with swells of considerable size
   • heavy seas
2. anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume
3. a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ocean