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seagrass

noun

Simple meaning

Any of different seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds.

Pronunciation

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seegras

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈsiɡɹæs

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Definition

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noun

  1. Any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds

    “Seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop.”

  2. Any of various grass-like marine plants that grow underwater in salt water.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
C2 · Proficient (estimated)
Frequency
Rare
Formality
Technical

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This meaning: Any of various seaweeds that grow underwater in shallow beds

Used this way, seagrass is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

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“Seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop.”
Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Common
Connotation
Matter-of-fact
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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  • “Seagrass provides a protective environment in which young fish can develop.”noun

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