A1 noun Neutro

ocean

/ˈoʊʃən/

A very large area of salt water that covers the majority of the Earth's surface. It is much larger than a sea and surrounds the continents.

Exemplos

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1

We are going to the ocean for our summer vacation.

We are going to the ocean for our summer vacation.

2

The protection of the ocean is a global priority for all nations.

The protection of the ocean is a global priority for all nations.

3

The water in the ocean is freezing today!

The water in the ocean is freezing today!

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ocean
Advérbio
oceanically
Adjetivo
oceanic
Relacionado
oceanography
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'O' in Ocean as a big, round bubble in the middle of the water.

Quiz rápido

The Atlantic _______ is located between the Americas and Europe.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ocean

Exemplos

1

We are going to the ocean for our summer vacation.

everyday

We are going to the ocean for our summer vacation.

2

The protection of the ocean is a global priority for all nations.

formal

The protection of the ocean is a global priority for all nations.

3

The water in the ocean is freezing today!

informal

The water in the ocean is freezing today!

4

The ocean regulates the Earth's temperature and climate patterns.

academic

The ocean regulates the Earth's temperature and climate patterns.

5

The company explores the ocean floor for natural resources.

business

The company explores the ocean floor for natural resources.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
ocean
Advérbio
oceanically
Adjetivo
oceanic
Relacionado
oceanography

Colocações comuns

deep ocean deep ocean
ocean floor ocean floor
vast ocean vast ocean
ocean current ocean current
blue ocean blue ocean

Frases Comuns

a drop in the ocean

a drop in the ocean

an ocean of

an ocean of

across the ocean

across the ocean

Frequentemente confundido com

ocean vs sea

An ocean is much larger than a sea; seas are often partially surrounded by land.

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Notas de uso

In American English, 'the ocean' is the standard term for the salt water at the beach, while British English speakers often prefer 'the sea'. It is almost always used with the definite article 'the' when referring to the water in general.

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Erros comuns

Learners often omit the article 'the'. Instead of saying 'I like the ocean', they might say 'I like ocean'.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'O' in Ocean as a big, round bubble in the middle of the water.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Ancient Greek word 'okeanos', which referred to the great river that was believed to encircle the world.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (plural: oceans) usually used with the definite article 'the' can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., ocean breeze)
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Contexto cultural

The ocean is frequently used in literature and art as a symbol of both peace and dangerous power.

Quiz rápido

The Atlantic _______ is located between the Americas and Europe.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: ocean

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pond

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