Out to sea

adverb

Moving or directed away from the land and towards the sea.

The boat drifted out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Moving or directed away from the land and towards the sea.

Often appears as...

  • drifted out to sea
  • sailed out to sea
adverb

Not in a proper place or lost.

His thoughts were out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Not in a proper place or lost.

Often appears as...

  • thoughts out to sea
  • head out to sea

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

Far away from the coast in the sea.

The ship was far out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Far away from the coast in the sea.

Often appears as...

  • far out to sea
  • sailed out to sea
adverb

Moving or directed away from the land and towards the sea.

The boat drifted out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Moving or directed away from the land and towards the sea.

Often appears as...

  • drifted out to sea
  • sailed out to sea
adverb

Not in a proper place or lost.

His thoughts were out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Not in a proper place or lost.

Often appears as...

  • thoughts out to sea
  • head out to sea

Usage tips

Disapproving

Idiomatic

adverb

Far away from the coast in the sea.

The ship was far out to sea.
Visual representation of "out to sea" - Far away from the coast in the sea.

Often appears as...

  • far out to sea
  • sailed out to sea
Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "out to sea"
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Physical Movement

Refers to actual movement from land towards the ocean.

Illustration for Physical Movement
We watched as the ship set out to sea.
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Starting a Journey

Often used to describe the beginning of a maritime journey or adventure.

Illustration for Starting a Journey
The pirate crew was anxious as they headed out to sea.
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Literal Use

Can be used literally to talk about objects or people moving off-shore.

Illustration for Literal Use
The kayakers paddled out to sea, leaving the beach behind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Refers to actual movement from land towards the ocean.

Illustration for Physical Movement
We watched as the ship set out to sea.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Starting a Journey

Often used to describe the beginning of a maritime journey or adventure.

Illustration for Starting a Journey
The pirate crew was anxious as they headed out to sea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literal Use

Can be used literally to talk about objects or people moving off-shore.

Illustration for Literal Use
The kayakers paddled out to sea, leaving the beach behind.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Physical Movement

Refers to actual movement from land towards the ocean.

Illustration for Physical Movement
We watched as the ship set out to sea.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Starting a Journey

Often used to describe the beginning of a maritime journey or adventure.

Illustration for Starting a Journey
The pirate crew was anxious as they headed out to sea.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literal Use

Can be used literally to talk about objects or people moving off-shore.

Illustration for Literal Use
The kayakers paddled out to sea, leaving the beach behind.
Visual representation of the word "Out to sea"

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