shore
noun · verb · adverb
Simple meaning
The land along the edge of a body of water.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
shawrIPA pronunciation (US)
ˈʃɔɹ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
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noun
The land along the edge of a body of water
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
from the perspective of one on a body of water
Land, usually near a port.
A prop or strut supporting some structure or weight above it.
A place in England
verb
Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure).
Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support.
To threaten or warn unpleasant consequences (for someone); (sometimes) to threaten or warn off or scare away.
To offer or present (someone something).
adverb
Pronunciation spelling of sure.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The land along the edge of a body of water
Used this way, shore is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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- “Shore and buttress an old building.”verb
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Compound terms
Established multiword terms.
Any of numerous wading birds that frequent mostly seashores and estuaries.
A boulder found on a shore remote from its place of origin.
Naval service at land bases.
Leave granted to a sailor or naval officer.
The military police of the navy.
Shrubby two-needled pine of coastal northwestern United States.
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Arrive on shore.
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Synonyms
Sense: land along the edge of a body of water
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