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pacific

n. uncountable
A2 Elementary US //pəˈsɪfɪk// UK //pɐsˈɪfɪk// pa·cif·ic

n. the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, located between America to the east and Asia and Australia to the west.

n. the largest of the world's oceanic divisions, extending from the Arctic Ocean in the north to the Southern Ocean in the south. When used as a proper name, it is always capitalised.


SIMPLE

The Pacific is the largest ocean in the world.

CONTEXTUAL

Many islands in the Pacific are famous for their beautiful beaches and unique wildlife.

COMPLEX

The vast expanse of the Pacific covers more than one-third of the Earth's surface, making it larger than all of the world's landmasses combined.

Synonyms
Origin

From Latin pācificus (“peace-making”), so called by Magellan because he sailed peacefully over it after weathering Cape Horn.

Usage

Usually preceded by the definite article 'the'.

Pitfall

I want to visit Pacific.I want to visit the Pacific.Names of oceans require the definite article 'the'.

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