aquatic

Meaning

Growing or living in or near water; of or relating to water.

relating to water; living or growing in water

related to water; living or growing in water

Example Sentences

Aquatic species are being endangered by pollution.

Dolphins are aquatic mammals that live in the ocean.

Dolphins are aquatic animals.

Example Expressions

aquatic life

Synonyms

waterborne, marine, aqueous, water-dwelling, hydrophytic, water-based, oceanic, maritime, freshwater

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waterborne, marine, aqueous, water-dwelling, hydrophytic

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marine, water-based, oceanic, maritime

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marine, water-dwelling, oceanic, freshwater

Antonyms

terrestrial, land-based, aerial, dry-land, non-aquatic

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terrestrial, land-based, aerial, dry-land, non-aquatic

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terrestrial, land-based, aerial

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terrestrial, land-based

Collocations

aquatic animals, aquatic plants, aquatic sports, aquatic life

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aquatic animals, aquatic plants, aquatic sports

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aquatic plants, aquatic animals, aquatic sports, aquatic life