What is another word for cove?

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What is the opposite of cove?

Antonyms of cove include expanse, open sea, mainland, continent, vastness.

Synonyms for

Verb / kəʊv / Another word for cove — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small sheltered bay

bay inlet harbor gulf sound lagoon fiord estuary fjord haven port anchorage roadstead creek indentation nook recess bayou bight

Formal

inlet bay creek gulf

Informal

nook hideaway pocket alcove

Literary

haven recess grotto

expanse open sea mainland continent vastness wilderness

noun cove

Usage note

A cove is a small, sheltered bay. It is primarily a geographical term and does not typically have abstract or metaphorical uses.

"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." - Jacques Cousteau
"The ocean stirs the heart, inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul." - Wyland
"The sea is everything. It covers seven-tenths of the terrestrial globe." - Jules Verne

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