English

shore

ʃɔr, ʃɔːr, ʃo(ː)ɹ, ʃoə, ʃɔɹ, ʃɔː
Meaning: the land along the edge of an ocean, lake, or river
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ʃɔːr, ʃo(ː)ɹ, ʃoə, ʃɔɹ, ʃɔː

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Example sentences

We sat on the shore and watched the sunset.
We sat on the shore and watched the sunset.
A strange boat was approaching the shore.
A strange boat was approaching the shore.
The surfer rode a massive wave back to the shore.
The surfer rode a massive wave back to the shore.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind a thick layer of white foam.
The waves crashed against the shore, leaving behind a thick layer of white foam.
The swimmer is strong enough to reach the shore before sunset.
The swimmer is strong enough to reach the shore before sunset.

Usage Notes

Refers to the land right next to a body of water. Can also refer to a country or region with a coastline.

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