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单词 Neptune
释义

Neptune

noun

Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌtün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
-ˌtyün
1
a
: the Roman god of the sea compare poseidon
b
: ocean
2
: the planet eighth in order from the sun see Planets Table
Neptunian
nep-ˈtü-nē-ən How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
-ˈtyü-
adjective

Synonyms

  • blue
  • brine
  • deep
  • ocean
  • sea
  • seven seas
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Example Sentences

sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

Word History

Etymology

Latin Neptunus

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

Neptune

noun

Nep·​tune ˈnep-ˌtün How to pronounce Neptune (audio)
-ˌtyün
: the planet that is eighth in order of distance from the sun and has a diameter of about 31,000 miles (50,000 kilometers)

Neptune

noun

as in sea
the whole body of salt water that covers nearly three-fourths of the earth sailors shipwrecked by the wild waves of Neptune

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • sea
  • ocean
  • waters
  • blue
  • seven seas
  • brine
  • deep
  • basin
  • high seas
  • blue water
  • depths
  • Davy Jones's locker
  • main
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