Pronunciation

/ˈʃɔːr/

Definitions

Noun

• A strip of land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river, especially where it meets the water.
• The area near the water’s edge where waves break or where boats can be landed.
• A line or boundary; a dividing line.

Verb

• To reach or approach the shore; go to the edge of the water.
• To border or encircle (a body of water).
• To come close to realizing or achieving something; get near.

Adjective

• Relating to or situated on the shore.
• Bordering a body of water.

Phrases

• “Come down to the shore” for going to the beach or waterfront.
• “The shorebirds feed along the shore” to describe birds that live near the water.
• “The shore has a beautiful view” to describe a scenic coastal location.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We spent the day walking along the sandy shore of the ocean.”
• Verb: “The fishermen anchored their boat just off the shore.”
• Adjective: “The shore houses were built with sturdy materials to withstand the harsh coastal weather.”

Synonyms

• Coastline
• Seashore
• Beach -滨（bīn）
• Edge
• Periphery
• Margin