Pacific

Language: en

🇬🇧 /pəˈsɪfɪk/ 🇺🇸 /pəˈsɪfɪk/

📖 Definitions

  1. noun
    The Pacific Ocean, the largest and deepest ocean on Earth, located between Asia and Australia on the west and the Americas on the east.
  2. adjective
    Relating to or bordering the Pacific Ocean.; Peaceful in character or intent; promoting peace; not warlike or aggressive.; Calm, tranquil, or mild in disposition; not easily provoked.; Relating to the Pacific region, including the islands and peoples of the Pacific Ocean.
  3. noun
    A native or inhabitant of the Pacific region or islands.
  4. adjective
    Relating to the Pacific Time Zone, which is eight hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-8).
  5. noun
    Pacific Time; the time zone used in the western United States and Canada.
  6. adjective
    Relating to the Pacific Railroad or the transcontinental railway in North America.
  7. noun
    A type of locomotive with a 4-6-2 wheel arrangement, commonly used in the early 20th century.

🔗 Details

Word forms

Comparative: more pacific Superlative: most pacific

Collocations

pacific naturepacific dispositionPacific OceanPacific RimPacific Northwestpacific settlement

Derivatives

pacifypacificationpacifismpacifistpacifically

Synonyms

peacefultranquilcalmsereneplacidmild

Antonyms

aggressivehostilebelligerentviolent

Commonly confused

specific
EN: 'Specific' means particular or precise; 'pacific' means peaceful or calm.
pacifist
EN: 'Pacifist' is a noun/adjective referring to a person who opposes war; 'pacific' is an adjective meaning peaceful in nature.

Spelling tips

EN: Do not confuse 'pacific' (peaceful) with 'specific' (particular); they share similar letter patterns but have entirely different meanings and pronunciations.

💬 Examples

  1. The ship crossed the Pacific in three weeks.

  2. The Pacific coast of the United States is known for its mild climate.

  3. The nation adopted a pacific foreign policy after the war.

  4. She had a pacific temperament that made her an excellent mediator.

  5. Pacific islanders have rich traditions of navigation and storytelling.

  6. The conference brought together Pacifics from across the region.

  7. The meeting is scheduled for 3:00 PM Pacific time.

  8. The broadcast will air at 8:00 PM Pacific.

  9. The Pacific Railway Act of 1862 authorized the construction of the transcontinental railroad.

  10. The museum displayed a beautifully restored Pacific steam locomotive.