Atlantic
uht-LAN-tihk
Atlantic (adj) means relating to the Atlantic Ocean or to the countries and coastlines that border it. Example: “They took an Atlantic crossing by ship instead of flying.”
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Relating to the Atlantic Ocean or to the countries and coastlines that border it.
"They took an Atlantic crossing by ship instead of flying."
"Fishing communities along the Atlantic coast depend heavily on cod and lobster."
How to use Atlantic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDescribes anything to do with the Atlantic Ocean, such as its weather, coastline, or the countries around it.
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the Atlantic coast
Atlantic crossing
Atlantic seaboard
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What does “Atlantic” mean?
The word “Atlantic” means relating to the Atlantic Ocean or to the countries and coastlines that border it. In plain terms, describes anything to do with the Atlantic Ocean, such as its weather, coastline, or the countries around it.
How do you pronounce “Atlantic”?
“Atlantic” is pronounced uht-LAN-tihk (/ətˈlæn.tɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “Atlantic” in a sentence?
Here is “Atlantic” used in a sentence: “They took an Atlantic crossing by ship instead of flying.”
What part of speech is “Atlantic”?
“Atlantic” is an adjective.
Is “Atlantic” a common word?
“Atlantic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
What is the difference between Atlantic and Pacific?
Both are adjectives describing the world's major oceans and their surrounding regions, but they point to different waters. Atlantic relates to the Atlantic Ocean, which separates the Americas from Europe and Africa. Pacific relates to the larger Pacific Ocean, between the Americas and Asia. They are the two biggest oceans and are easily confused.
What does "transatlantic" mean?
Transatlantic means crossing or spanning the Atlantic Ocean, usually linking North America with Europe. A transatlantic flight travels between the two continents, and a transatlantic relationship describes ties between countries on either side. The prefix trans means across, so the word literally means across the Atlantic.
What is an example of Atlantic used as an adjective?
You might speak of the Atlantic coast of the United States, Atlantic salmon, an Atlantic storm system, or the North Atlantic Treaty. In each case Atlantic links the noun to the Atlantic Ocean or to the lands and waters that border it.
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