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ocean


ocean

noun

Definition of OCEAN

1
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth <the ocean still holds mysteries that we are only beginning to unravel>
2
an immeasurable depth or space <with a single bound from top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley>
Synonyms abysm, chasm, deep, gulf, ocean

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