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reef

Pronunciation: [riːf]

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

Context: “nature”

(noun) a large underwater structure made of coral or rock that provides a home for many sea animals. It’s like a big, beautiful neighborhood in the ocean where fish and other creatures live.

Example

The colorful fish swam around the coral reef, creating a lively underwater scene.

Example

Many reefs are suffering because pollution has damaged their delicate ecosystems.

Example

What types of fish can you find in a coral reef?

Context: “fishing”

(verb) to take a fish from the water using a net or a hook, usually when fishing near a reef. It’s like going fishing around the homes of sea creatures.

Example

They always reefed a lot of fish during their summer trips to the coast.

Example

He didn’t reef any fish today because they were hiding in the deeper waters.

Example

Did you reef that big fish yesterday at the lake?

How to pronounce reef

Pronunciation: [riːf]

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