Meaning & use
coast
The land next to or bordering the sea.
See it in a sentence
We drove along the coast, stopping at small towns overlooking the water.
Strong winds are expected along the coast this weekend.
A note on using this word
"Coast" refers to land bordering the sea, while "shore" can also describe the edge of a lake or river.
Words with a similar meaning
shoreseaboard
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To move or proceed without much effort, especially by relying on existing momentum or advantage.
He coasted through the final exam after acing every quiz that semester.
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