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ocean

US /ˈoʊʃən/

noun Target · B2 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

Our hotel room has a wonderful view of the ocean.

Word Family

NounNoun
ocean gốc
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
oceanic
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms

  • seaa division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
  • deepthe central and most intense or profound part

Collocations

  • Easy ocean view
    describing ocean view (a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere)
  • Medium trans-Pacific ocean freight container rates
    a collocation phrase: trans-Pacific ocean freight container rates
  • Hard comply with strict international ocean dumping treaties
    to act in accordance with rules regarding with strict international ocean dumping treaties
  • Very Hard a mere drop in the ocean compared to liabilities
    referring to a mere drop in the ocean compared to liabilities

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