marine Meaning & Definition
What Does Marine Mean?
Marine is used as an adjective meaning Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea. It is also used to mean Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces. As a noun, it means A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship. As a verb, it means To adapt for use in a marine environment.
Word Facts for Marine
| Part of speech | adjective, noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈɹiːn/ |
| Synonyms | maritime, aquatic and nautical |
| Plural | marines |
| Comparative / superlative | more marine, most marine |
| Verb forms | marines, marining, marined |
Marine Definition (Adjective)
- Belonging to or characteristic of the sea; existing or found in the sea; formed or produced by the sea.
- Relating to or connected with the sea (in operation, scope, etc.), especially as pertains to shipping, a navy, or naval forces.
- Used or adapted for use at sea.
- Inhabiting the high seas; oceanic; pelagic.
- Belonging to or situated at the seaside; maritime.
- Of or concerning underwater conditions, either saltwater or freshwater ones, and the equipment used therein.
This grease is suitable for marine use.
Marine as a Noun
- A soldier, normally a member of a marine corps, trained to serve on board or from a ship.
He was a marine in World War II.
- : A marine corps.
He fought with the Marines in World War II.
- A painting representing some marine subject.
- Any fleet of ships (commercial, military, or both).
Marine as a Verb
- To adapt for use in a marine environment.
- To temporarily inundate with water and/or other marine substances.
- To equip (a boat) with sailors and other personnel required for an ocean voyage.
Synonyms of Marine
Marine synonyms and antonyms →Marine in a Sentence
This grease is suitable for marine use.
He was a marine in World War II.
He fought with the Marines in World War II.
Word Forms & Grammar
marine (comparative more marine, superlative most marine)
marine (plural marines)
marine (third-person singular simple present marines, present participle marining, simple past and past participle marined)
Words That Rhyme With Marine
Origin of Marine
Recorded since c.1420 as Middle English marin, borrowed from Middle French marin, from Old French, from Latin marinus (“of the sea”), itself from mare (“sea”), from Proto-Indo-European *móri (“body of water, lake”) (cognate with Old English mere (“sea, lake, pool, pond”), Dutch meer, German Meer, all from Proto-Germanic *mari). The modern pronunciation is presumably due to the influence of modern French marine, feminine singular of marin.
Common Questions About Marine
Is marine an adjective or a noun?
Marine is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a noun and a verb.
What is another word for marine?
Words with a similar meaning to marine include maritime, aquatic and nautical. See the full list of marine synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of marine?
The plural of marine is marines.
What is the past tense of marine?
The past tense of marine is marined. The present participle is marining.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of marine?
The comparative form is more marine and the superlative form is most marine.