Meaning & use
shore
The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water.
See it in a sentence
We walked along the shore collecting seashells as the tide went out.
Fishermen dragged their boats up onto the shore before the storm arrived.
A note on using this word
Shore usually refers to the land itself, while 'coast' more often describes the region bordering the sea.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To support or reinforce something that is weak or at risk of failing, usually followed by 'up.'
The company brought in new investors to shore up its finances.
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