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Definition
North Sea; a marginal sea of the Atlantic Ocean located between Great Britain and northern Europe.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the body of water between Great Britain and mainland Europe. It is treated as a proper noun and is almost exclusively used in geographical or educational contexts.
Examples
The weather over by the North Sea is very cold.
Do you know where the North Sea is?
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Common phrases
North Sea oil field
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
