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antarctic

/ænˈtɑːktɪk/noun, adjective3 syllables

Antarctic means: at or near the south pole.

Synonyms for antarctic4

noun, as in the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

Antarctic Zone, South Frigid Zone

adjective, as in at or near the south pole

south-polar, polar

What does antarctic mean?2

adjective

1

at or near the south pole

noun

1

the region around the south pole: Antarctica and surrounding waters

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with antarctic?1

two syllables

arctic
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Antarctic in a sentence

  • The boy dreamed of going on an Antarctic expedition.CK
  • The expedition has postponed its departure to the Antarctic.CM
  • They went on an expedition to the Antarctic.CK
  • The reckless men froze to death during their expedition to the Antarctic.CM
  • The Antarctic serves as an important breeding ground for several species of penguins.Amastan
  • Even if we do this, it will be another sixty years before the Antarctic ozone hole is repaired.papabear
  • Penguins live mainly in the Antarctic.sundown
  • Owing to its landmass, the Antarctic has an air temperature lower than that of the Arctic.sundown

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