Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word The land at the edge of a large body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake.
Shore
/ʃɔː/Synonyms:
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Examples:
The boat kept close to the shores of the little islands.
The boat reached the shore.
We sailed along the coast of Africa, close to the shore.
Etymology:
The word shore originated from Old English scor, meaning coast, or beach. It is related to Old Norse skor and Middle Dutch schōre, which also mean coast.
Usage Statistics:
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