Pronunciation: /æt siː/
adverb describes the location or state of being in the open ocean, away from land
A1 The sailor felt lost at sea without a map.
A2 The new sailor was still learning the ropes and felt a bit at sea.
B1 The captain navigated the ship expertly even when they were at sea.
B2 Despite the storm, the crew remained calm and focused while at sea.
C1 The experienced sailor knew how to handle any situation that arose while at sea.
C2 The research vessel spent months at sea studying marine life in remote locations.
preposition indicates a location or position, in this case, being on the open ocean
A1 The sailors were lost at sea.
A2 The fisherman felt at sea without his compass.
B1 The cruise ship was at sea for seven days.
B2 The navy ship patrolled the waters at sea.
C1 The research vessel conducted experiments at sea.
C2 The luxury yacht sailed smoothly at sea.
formal The ship encountered rough weather while at sea.
informal I love the feeling of being out at sea, surrounded by nothing but water.
slang We were totally lost at sea trying to find the party.
figurative She felt like she was at sea in the new job, unsure of which direction to take.
was at sea
at seas
more at sea
most at sea
is at sea
will be at sea
has been at sea
is being at sea
at sea
at sea
to be at sea
being at sea
at sea