shore
Translation
shore, coast, bank
Examples
We walked along the sandy shore.
We walked along the sandy shore.
The sailors were glad to be back on shore.
The sailors were glad to be back on shore.
Grammar Patterns
on the shore on the land at the edge of the sea, a lake, etc. We found some beautiful shells on the shore.
on shore on land, not on a ship The ship is waiting just off shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coast, beach, bank, coastline
Etymology
From Old English 'scora', meaning 'edge' or 'bank'. It refers to the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'sure'. You feel 'sure' and safe when you are on the 'shore' rather than in the water.