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oceans

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊʃənz]

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Learn how to use oceans in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) large bodies of salt water that cover a big part of the Earth's surface. Oceans are where many types of sea life live, and they play a vital role in our environment.

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The oceans are home to a variety of fish and other sea creatures.

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There are not as many fish in the oceans as there used to be due to pollution.

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What do you think lives in the deepest parts of the oceans?

Context: “geography”

(noun) a specific term for any of the five main areas of salt water on the planet: the Pacific, Atlantic, Indian, Southern, and Arctic Oceans. Each ocean has its own unique features and ecosystems.

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The Pacific Ocean is the largest of all the oceans.

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The Atlantic Ocean is not as deep as the Pacific Ocean.

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Which ocean do you think is the smallest in size?

How to pronounce oceans

Pronunciation: [ˈoʊʃənz]

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