Expanse and Ocean

Expanse

Expanse noun - A wide space or area.

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Ocean and expanse are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ocean" instead a noun "Expanse".

Ocean noun - An immeasurable depth or space.

Usage example: with a single bound from top of the cliff, he propelled the hang glider into the ocean of air over the valley

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Expanse and ocean are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Expanse" instead a noun "Ocean".

Nearby Words: oceanic, oceanography, Oceania, Oceanian

full	full expanse	full ocean
infinite	infinite expanse	infinite ocean
deep	deep expanse	deep ocean
open	open expanse	open ocean
Other adjectives: empty, entire, massive, large, big, great, huge, flat, vast, wide.

The Malachite Ocean: A wide expanse of water far from the civilized mainland, and home of our heroes.

Source: Webcomic / Jellyfish Stew
If your destination can be reached by land, you can just hoof it, but if there's an ocean or its Recycled In Space equivalent, the vast expanse between the stars, to cross, you're going to need a Colony Ship.

Source: Colony Ship

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