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Arctic
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Simple meaning
What does Arctic mean?
Arctic means related to the cold far north.
Dictionary definition
Related to the very cold region around the North Pole.
Example sentences
Arctic in a sentence
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The Arctic fox has thick fur.
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Arctic winds made the day feel freezing.
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Scientists study Arctic ice to understand changes in Earth's climate.
Synonyms
Words like Arctic
polarUse for things related to Earth's poles.
northernUse for something located toward the north.
Antonyms
Opposite words
tropicalUse for hot regions near the equator.
southernUse for something located toward the south.
Word family
Arctic word family
Base word
arctic
noun
Arctic
The cold region around the North Pole.
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Practice 1
What does arctic mean?
Arctic describes the very cold region around the North Pole or things connected to it.
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