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- [kawr-uh l, kor- reef]
- /ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- rif/
- /ˈkɒr.əl riːf/
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- [kawr-uh l, kor- reef]
- /ˈkɔr əl, ˈkɒr- rif/
Definitions of coral reef words
- countable noun coral reef A coral reef is a long narrow mass of coral and other substances, the top of which is usually just above or just below the surface of the sea. 3
- noun coral reef a marine ridge or reef consisting of coral and other organic material consolidated into limestone 3
- noun coral reef a reef in relatively shallow, tropical seas composed chiefly of the skeletons of coral 3
- noun coral reef a reef composed mainly of coral and other organic matter of which parts have solidified into limestone. 1
- noun coral reef undersea structure 1
- noun coral reef A mound or hummock of compacted coral skeletons. 0
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Origin of coral reef
First appearance:
before 1735 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1735-45
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Parts of speech for Coral reef
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adverb
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coral reef popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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coral reef usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coral reef
noun coral reef
- beach — A beach is an area of sand or stones beside the sea.
- shoal — any large number of persons or things.
- atoll — An atoll is a ring of coral rock, or a group of coral islands surrounding a lagoon.
- bar — A bar is a place where you can buy and drink alcoholic drinks.
- ridge — a long, narrow elevation of land; a chain of hills or mountains.
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