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Nereus is an English word. Below you'll find 8 example sentences showing how it's used in practice.

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Nereus in a sentence

Nereus meaning

The eldest son of Pontus (the sea) and Gaia (the earth).

Synonyms of Nereus

greek deity

Related words

Other words often associated with Nereus or its synonyms:

divinity immortal deity god

Using Nereus

  • The main meaning on this page is: The eldest son of Pontus (the sea) and Gaia (the earth).
  • Useful related words include: greek deity.
  • In the example corpus, nereus often appears in combinations such as: of nereus, nereus the.

Context around Nereus

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 28 words
  • Position in the sentence: 4 start, 4 middle, 0 end
  • Sentence types: 8 statements, 0 questions, 0 exclamations

Often before:

truthful 1×

Often after:

issuing 1×

Sentence patterns with Nereus

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

2009 the nereus a hybrid 1× ability of nereus the ship 1× absence by nereus a warrior 1× daughters of nereus the sea 1× nereus later tricked 1× nereus was known 1× of truthful nereus who tells 1× see also nereus and phorcys 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

hesiod theogony 233 1× in 2009 the 1× nereids this play 1× nereus later tricked 1× nereus was known 1× referring to the 1×

Common sentence endings:

below the surface 1× lament patroclus death 1× of his sons 1× on her mission 1× or her needs 1× scaly fishlike tail 1×

Words around Nereus

Just before it in the word index:

neretva 5 neretse 2 neres 2 nerem 2 nereids 5 nereida 2

Just after it in the word index:

nerf 45 nerfed 15 nerfs 10 nergal 4 nergigante 3 nergundi 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

aaaaa 11 aaba 11 aafc 11 aaib 11 aalbers 11 aardvarks 11

Corpus analysis for Nereus

  • In this selection, "nereus" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 28 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, truthful and issuing stand out and add context to how "nereus" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 2009 the nereus a hybrid and ability of nereus the ship. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "nereus" sits close to words such as aaaaa, aaba and aafc, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with nereus

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Hesiod, Theogony 233 The Attic vase-painters showed the draped torso of Nereus issuing from a long coiling scaly fishlike tail. (21 words)

Nereus was known for his truthfulness and virtue: But Pontos, the great sea, was father of truthful Nereus who tells no lies, eldest of his sons. (26 words)

In 2009, the Nereus, a hybrid vehicle combining the best aspects of ROVs and AUVs, reached the Mariana Trench, reaching nearly 7 miles below the surface. (26 words)

Longer example sentences

See also Nereus and Phorcys Some who ascribe to him a specific domain call him the god of "elusive sea change", which suggests the constantly changing nature of the sea or the liquid quality of water in general. (38 words)

To Mera's shock and horror, Xebel had been taken over in her absence by Nereus - a warrior to whom she had been betrothed before she left on her mission. (30 words)

Referring to the mythological shape-shifting ability of Nereus, the ship provides a high level of customization, allowing the pilot to adjust the ship to meet his or her needs. (30 words)

Example sentences (8)

Nereus was known for his truthfulness and virtue: But Pontos, the great sea, was father of truthful Nereus who tells no lies, eldest of his sons.

In 2009, the Nereus, a hybrid vehicle combining the best aspects of ROVs and AUVs, reached the Mariana Trench, reaching nearly 7 miles below the surface.

To Mera's shock and horror, Xebel had been taken over in her absence by Nereus - a warrior to whom she had been betrothed before she left on her mission.

Hesiod, Theogony 233 The Attic vase-painters showed the draped torso of Nereus issuing from a long coiling scaly fishlike tail.

Nereids This play was based on books 18, 19, and 22 of the Iliad; it follows the Daughters of Nereus, the sea god, who lament Patroclus' death.

Nereus later tricked General Landry into aiding the Ori by claiming that they should throw all their firepower at an Ori beachhead in the Milky Way.

Referring to the mythological shape-shifting ability of Nereus, the ship provides a high level of customization, allowing the pilot to adjust the ship to meet his or her needs.

See also Nereus and Phorcys Some who ascribe to him a specific domain call him the god of "elusive sea change", which suggests the constantly changing nature of the sea or the liquid quality of water in general.

Common combinations with nereus

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "nereus" in a sentence?
An example: "Nereus was known for his truthfulness and virtue: But Pontos, the great sea, was father of truthful Nereus who tells no lies, eldest of his sons." This page contains 8 example sentences with the word "nereus" from authentic English texts.
What does "nereus" mean?
Nereus means: The eldest son of Pontus (the sea) and Gaia (the earth).
What are synonyms of "nereus"?
Common synonyms of "nereus" include: greek deity.
How many example sentences with "nereus" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains 8 example sentences with "nereus", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.