Cool MateMeaning of Shore
In simple words: The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.
Shore in a sentence
- We walked along the shore enjoying the sound of the waves.
- Fishermen docked their boats near the rocky shore at dawn.
- The shipwreck was found close to shore after the storm.
- Birds nest near the shore during the spring migration.
- Volunteers cleaned up trash along the lake's shore last weekend.
How to use Shore
Use 'shore' when referring to the edge of any large body of water. It is appropriate in both formal and casual contexts. Avoid using it in very technical discussions about geography where more specific terms might be needed.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Sounds like 'shore' — think of a beach where you can sit and enjoy the waves.
Related words
Collocations with Shore
Opposites of Shore
- inland
- sea
Common mistakes with Shore
- Confusing with 'seashore', which specifically means a shore by the sea.
- Using 'shore' as a verb, which is incorrect.
- Mixing up 'shore' with 'floor' when describing the bottom of a body of water.
Shore appears in
Shore in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شاطئ، ساحل
الأرض على طول حافة بحر أو بحيرة أو نهر.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তীর
সমুদ্র, হ্রদ বা নদীর ধারের ভূমি।
- GermanDeutsch
Ufer
Das Land am Rand eines Meeres, Sees oder Flusses.
- SpanishEspañol
Orilla
La tierra a lo largo del borde de un mar, lago o río.
- Persianفارسی
ساحل
زمین کنار دریا، دریاچه یا رودخانه.
- FrenchFrançais
Rivage, côte
La terre le long du bord d'une mer, d'un lac ou d'une rivière.
- Hindiहिन्दी
किनारा
समुद्र, झील या नदी के किनारे की ज़मीन।
- ItalianItaliano
Sponda, Riva
La terra che si trova ai bordi di un mare, lago o fiume.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Costa, Margem
A terra que fica junto à beira de um mar, lago ou rio.
- RussianРусский
Берег
Земля вдоль края моря, озера или реки.
- Urduاردو
ساحل
سمندر، دریا یا ندی کے کنارے کی زمین۔
- Chinese中文
海岸, 岸边
海边、湖边或河边的陆地。
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Frequently asked questions about Shore
What does Shore mean?
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.
What is the definition of Shore?
the land along the edge of the sea, the ocean or a lake
How do you use Shore in a sentence?
We walked along the shore enjoying the sound of the waves.
Can you give another example of Shore?
Fishermen docked their boats near the rocky shore at dawn.
What are synonyms for Shore?
Common alternatives include coast, bank, beach, waterfront, littoral.
What is the opposite of Shore?
Opposite meanings include inland, sea.
What words go with Shore?
It commonly pairs with golden, sandy, lake, approach, reach, leave, bird, crab, leave, along the shore, around the shore of, at the shore, British, US, etc., arrive on, come to, grace, beyond the shore.
What are common mistakes when using Shore?
Confusing with 'seashore', which specifically means a shore by the sea. Using 'shore' as a verb, which is incorrect. Mixing up 'shore' with 'floor' when describing the bottom of a body of water.
How do you pronounce Shore?
US: /["/ʃɔːr/"]/, UK: /["/ʃɔː(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Shore?
Use 'shore' when referring to the edge of any large body of water. It is appropriate in both formal and casual contexts. Avoid using it in very technical discussions about geography where more specific terms might be needed.
What CEFR level is Shore?
"Shore" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.