shore
Translation
shore, coast, bank
Examples
We walked along the sandy shore.
We walked along the sandy shore.
The boat was close to the shore.
The boat was close to the shore.
Grammar Patterns
on the shore on the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river They found a beautiful shell on the shore.
along the shore following the line of the land beside the water We took a long walk along the shore.
Similar Words
Synonyms: coast, beach, bank, coastline; Antonyms: sea, ocean
Etymology
From Old English 'scora', meaning 'coast, bank'.
Memory Tips
When you are at sea, you want to be 'sure' you can find the 'shore'. The words sound similar.