sea

[ see ]

/ si /

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noun

the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface.

a division of these waters, of considerable extent, more or less definitely marked off by land boundaries: the North Sea.

one of the seven seas; ocean.

a large lake or landlocked body of water.

the degree or amount of turbulence of the ocean or other body of water, as caused by the wind.

the waves.

a large wave: The heavy seas almost drowned us.

a widely extended, copious, or overwhelming quantity: a sea of faces; a sea of troubles.

the work, travel, and shipboard life of a sailor: The sea is a hard life but a rewarding one.

Astronomy. mare³.

adjective

of, relating to, or adapted for use at sea.

Idioms for sea

at sea,

on the ocean.
perplexed; uncertain: completely at sea as to how to answer the question.

Also asea.

follow the sea, to pursue a nautical career: Many boys then dreamed of following the sea.

go to sea,

to set out on a voyage.
to embark on a nautical career.

half seas over, Slang. partly or completely drunk: They came home at dawn, looking half seas over.Also half-seas over.

put to sea, to embark on a sea voyage: The expedition is nearly ready to put to sea.Also put out to sea.

Origin of sea

before 900; Middle English see,Old English sǣ; cognate with Dutch zee,German See,Old Norse sær sea, Gothic saiws marsh

SYNONYMS FOR sea

8 multitude, host, abundance, mass.

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Words nearby sea

SDR, SDRs, SDS, SDSL, Se, sea, sea anchor, sea anemone, sea aster, sea bag, sea bass

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for sea

There’s also a new altimeter to see how far above or below sea level you are.
Apple Watch Series 6 first impressions: A stretchy addition looks great|Aaron Pressman|September 17, 2020|Fortune
A couple months ago, the deep-sea servers were brought back up to the surface so engineers could inspect them and evaluate how they’d performed while under water.
Microsoft Had a Crazy Idea to Put Servers Under Water—and It Totally Worked|Vanessa Bates Ramirez|September 17, 2020|Singularity Hub
Rising seas can play a role in fighting climate change, her team finds.
Soggy coastal soils? Here’s why ecologists love them|Alison Pearce Stevens|September 17, 2020|Science News For Students
Rising seas and increasingly violent hurricanes are making thousands of miles of American shoreline nearly uninhabitable.
Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut|September 15, 2020|ProPublica

A complete collapse of the glacier, which some researchers estimate could happen within the next few decades, could increase sea levels by about 65 centimeters.
New maps show how warm water may reach Thwaites Glacier’s icy underbelly|Carolyn Gramling|September 9, 2020|Science News
My dad was a sailor, and all through my childhood he was away half of the time at sea, and to an extent I have a similar job.
Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore|James Joiner|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
On Monday, Soelistyo had jolted relatives as well as searchers by suggesting that the plane could be “at the bottom of the sea.”
Wreckage, Bodies of AirAsia Crash Found|Lennox Samuels|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
As night fell, the rescue operation slowed and sea conditions worsened.
‘We’re Going to Die’: Survivors Recount Greek Ferry Fire Horror|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Still, I found myself agreeing with the older gentleman who saw the room as a sea of gentiles.
I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed|Emily Shire|December 17, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that 3,419 others are known to have died at sea in 2014, so far.
Inside the Smuggling Networks Flooding Europe with Refugees|Barbie Latza Nadeau|December 15, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The flotilla—mother-ship, tugs and all—was out to sea long before the dawn.
World's War Events, Volume III|Various
The Emperor rode thither in haste, while Mahommed betook himself to the shore of the sea.
The Prince of India, Volume II|Lew. Wallace
No ceremonies I ever beheld impressed and affected me so much as the burial of the little twins at sea.
Five Years in New Zealand|Robert B. Booth
Their vision was keener than man's; Ahab could discover no sign in the sea.
Moby Dick; or The Whale|Herman Melville
It is impossible to determine nicely where the land ends and the sea begins.
In the Heart of Vosges|Matilda Betham-Edwards

British Dictionary definitions for sea

sea

/ (siː) /

noun

the sea the mass of salt water on the earth's surface as differentiated from the landRelated adjectives: marine, maritime, thalassic
(as modifier)sea air

(capital when part of place name)

one of the smaller areas of oceanthe Irish Sea
a large inland area of waterthe Caspian Sea

turbulence or swell, esp of considerable sizeheavy seas

(capital when part of a name) astronomy any of many huge dry plains on the surface of the moonSee also mare 2

anything resembling the sea in size or apparent limitlessness

the life or career of a sailor (esp in the phrase follow the sea)

at sea

on the ocean
in a state of confusion

go to sea to become a sailor

put to sea or put out to sea to embark on a sea voyage

Word Origin for sea

Old English sǣ; related to Old Norse sǣr, Old Frisian sē, Gothic saiws, Old High German sēo

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with sea

sea

In addition to the idiom beginning with sea

sea legs
seal of approval
seal off
seal one's fate

also see:

at sea
between a rock and a hard place (devil and the deep blue sea)
high seas
not the only fish in the sea
put out (to sea)

Scientific definitions for sea

sea

[ sē ]

The continuous body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface.

A region of water within an ocean and partly enclosed by land, such as the North Sea. See Note at ocean.

A large body of either fresh or salt water that is completely enclosed by land, such as the Caspian Sea.

Astronomy A mare.

单词	sea
释义	sea [ see ] / si / SEE SYNONYMS FOR sea ON THESAURUS.COM noun the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface. a division of these waters, of considerable extent, more or less definitely marked off by land boundaries: the North Sea. one of the seven seas; ocean. a large lake or landlocked body of water. the degree or amount of turbulence of the ocean or other body of water, as caused by the wind. the waves. a large wave: The heavy seas almost drowned us. a widely extended, copious, or overwhelming quantity: a sea of faces; a sea of troubles. the work, travel, and shipboard life of a sailor: The sea is a hard life but a rewarding one. Astronomy. mare³. adjective of, relating to, or adapted for use at sea. Idioms for sea at sea, on the ocean. perplexed; uncertain: completely at sea as to how to answer the question. Also asea. follow the sea, to pursue a nautical career: Many boys then dreamed of following the sea. go to sea, to set out on a voyage. to embark on a nautical career. half seas over, Slang. partly or completely drunk: They came home at dawn, looking half seas over.Also half-seas over. put to sea, to embark on a sea voyage: The expedition is nearly ready to put to sea.Also put out to sea. Origin of sea before 900; Middle English see,Old English sǣ; cognate with Dutch zee,German See,Old Norse sær sea, Gothic saiws marsh SYNONYMS FOR sea 8 multitude, host, abundance, mass. SEE SYNONYMS FOR sea ON THESAURUS.COM Words nearby sea SDR, SDRs, SDS, SDSL, Se, sea, sea anchor, sea anemone, sea aster, sea bag, sea bass Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for sea There’s also a new altimeter to see how far above or below sea level you are. Apple Watch Series 6 first impressions: A stretchy addition looks great\|Aaron Pressman\|September 17, 2020\|Fortune A couple months ago, the deep-sea servers were brought back up to the surface so engineers could inspect them and evaluate how they’d performed while under water. Microsoft Had a Crazy Idea to Put Servers Under Water—and It Totally Worked\|Vanessa Bates Ramirez\|September 17, 2020\|Singularity Hub Rising seas can play a role in fighting climate change, her team finds. Soggy coastal soils? Here’s why ecologists love them\|Alison Pearce Stevens\|September 17, 2020\|Science News For Students Rising seas and increasingly violent hurricanes are making thousands of miles of American shoreline nearly uninhabitable. Climate Change Will Force a New American Migration\|by Abrahm Lustgarten, photography by Meridith Kohut\|September 15, 2020\|ProPublica A complete collapse of the glacier, which some researchers estimate could happen within the next few decades, could increase sea levels by about 65 centimeters. New maps show how warm water may reach Thwaites Glacier’s icy underbelly\|Carolyn Gramling\|September 9, 2020\|Science News My dad was a sailor, and all through my childhood he was away half of the time at sea, and to an extent I have a similar job. Belle & Sebastian Aren’t So Shy Anymore\|James Joiner\|January 7, 2015\|DAILY BEAST On Monday, Soelistyo had jolted relatives as well as searchers by suggesting that the plane could be “at the bottom of the sea.” Wreckage, Bodies of AirAsia Crash Found\|Lennox Samuels\|December 30, 2014\|DAILY BEAST As night fell, the rescue operation slowed and sea conditions worsened. ‘We’re Going to Die’: Survivors Recount Greek Ferry Fire Horror\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Still, I found myself agreeing with the older gentleman who saw the room as a sea of gentiles. I Ate Potato Pancakes Til I Plotzed\|Emily Shire\|December 17, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees reported that 3,419 others are known to have died at sea in 2014, so far. Inside the Smuggling Networks Flooding Europe with Refugees\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|December 15, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The flotilla—mother-ship, tugs and all—was out to sea long before the dawn. World's War Events, Volume III\|Various The Emperor rode thither in haste, while Mahommed betook himself to the shore of the sea. The Prince of India, Volume II\|Lew. Wallace No ceremonies I ever beheld impressed and affected me so much as the burial of the little twins at sea. Five Years in New Zealand\|Robert B. Booth Their vision was keener than man's; Ahab could discover no sign in the sea. Moby Dick; or The Whale\|Herman Melville It is impossible to determine nicely where the land ends and the sea begins. In the Heart of Vosges\|Matilda Betham-Edwards British Dictionary definitions for sea sea / (siː) / noun the sea the mass of salt water on the earth's surface as differentiated from the landRelated adjectives: marine, maritime, thalassic (as modifier)sea air (capital when part of place name) one of the smaller areas of oceanthe Irish Sea a large inland area of waterthe Caspian Sea turbulence or swell, esp of considerable sizeheavy seas (capital when part of a name) astronomy any of many huge dry plains on the surface of the moonSee also mare 2 anything resembling the sea in size or apparent limitlessness the life or career of a sailor (esp in the phrase follow the sea) at sea on the ocean in a state of confusion go to sea to become a sailor put to sea or put out to sea to embark on a sea voyage Word Origin for sea Old English sǣ; related to Old Norse sǣr, Old Frisian sē, Gothic saiws, Old High German sēo Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with sea sea In addition to the idiom beginning with sea sea legs seal of approval seal off seal one's fate also see: at sea between a rock and a hard place (devil and the deep blue sea) high seas not the only fish in the sea put out (to sea) The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to sea surf, pond, expanse, lake, ocean, blue, abundance, profusion, sheet, plethora, brine, swell, drink, number, deep, briny, splash, main, multitude, waves Scientific definitions for sea sea [ sē ] The continuous body of salt water that covers most of the Earth's surface. A region of water within an ocean and partly enclosed by land, such as the North Sea. See Note at ocean. A large body of either fresh or salt water that is completely enclosed by land, such as the Caspian Sea. Astronomy A mare. The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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sea

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adjective

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Origin of sea

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