Meaning of the word ocean in English

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ocean

US /ˈoʊ.ʃən/

UK /ˈəʊ.ʃən/

Noun

a very large expanse of sea, in particular each of the five main areas of the earth's surface (the Atlantic, Pacific, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans)

Example:

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The ship sailed across the vast ocean.

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Deep-sea creatures live at the bottom of the ocean.

Synonym:

sea deep main

a very large amount of something

Example:

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There's an ocean of information available online.

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She felt an ocean of sadness after the news.

Synonym:

abundance plethora multitude vastness wealth

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