Meaning of the word ocean in English

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ocean

US /ˈoʊ.ʃən/
UK /ˈoʊ.ʃən/
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Noun

1.

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:
The ship sailed across the vast ocean.
Deep-sea creatures live at the bottom of the ocean.
Synonym:
2.

a very large amount of something

Example:
There's an ocean of information available online.
She felt an ocean of sadness after the news.
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