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A whale is a marine animal.
What does Marine mean?
Marine means related to the ocean.
Dictionary definition
related to the sea or ocean.
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The class studied marine plants and animals in science.
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Protecting marine habitats helps many ocean species survive.
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What does marine mean?
Marine means marine means related to the ocean.
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Which word is closest in meaning to marine?
Oceanic is close in meaning to marine.
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Which word is a helpful opposite or contrast for marine?
Land-based is a useful contrast for understanding marine.
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Marine
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muh · reen · strongest beat: reen
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WordMarine.
Partadjective.
MeaningMarine means related to the ocean.
ExampleExample: A whale is a marine animal.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- muh · reen
- Strongest beat
- reen
- Ending
- reen
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on reen.
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Synonyms
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land-basedliving or happening on land
terrestrialrelated to land rather than water
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Marine word family
Base word
marine
noun
marine life
Plants and animals that live in the sea.
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