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half seas over

half-seas over
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [haf-seez, hahf-]
    • /hæf, hɑf ˈsiːz ˈoʊ vər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [haf-seez, hahf-]
    • /hæf, hɑf ˈsiːz ˈoʊ vər/

Definitions of half seas over words

  • adjective half seas over of, relating to, or adapted for use at sea. 1
  • noun half seas over the salt waters that cover the greater part of the earth's surface. 1
  • noun half seas over a division of these waters, of considerable extent, more or less definitely marked off by land boundaries: the North Sea. 1
  • noun half seas over one of the seven seas; ocean. 1
  • noun half seas over a large lake or landlocked body of water. 1
  • noun half seas over the degree or amount of turbulence of the ocean or other body of water, as caused by the wind. 1
See all 18 definitions of half seas over

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Origin of half seas over

First appearance:

before 1545
One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1545-55

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Parts of speech for Half seas over

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Half seas over

half seas over popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for half seas over

adj half seas over

  • pickled — preserved or steeped in brine or other liquid.
  • inebriated — to make drunk; intoxicate.
  • intoxicated — Archaic. intoxicated.
  • smashed — of, relating to, or constituting a great success: That composer has written many smash tunes.
  • plastered — drunk.
All 49 Synonyms of half seas over

Antonyms for half seas over

adj half seas over

  • sober — not intoxicated or drunk.
  • straight — without a bend, angle, or curve; not curved; direct: a straight path.
All 2 Antonyms of half seas over

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