CEFR A2

shore

noun

Meaning

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.

Examples

We walked along the shore, collecting seashells.
The ship was anchored a mile offshore.

Synonyms: coast, beach, waterfront, seaboard

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shore (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃɔːr/

Definition

The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.

Examples

We walked along the shore, collecting seashells.
The ship was anchored a mile offshore.
The children built sandcastles on the shore.

How to Use shore

on the shore (prepositional phrase): Located at the edge of a body of water. — "We found many interesting shells on the shore."
offshore (adjective): Located or occurring at a distance from the coast. — "The boat sailed offshore."
shore up (phrasal verb): To support or prevent the collapse of something. — "The government had to shore up the failing economy."

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