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shore

/ʃɔ:/
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Definition of "Shore"

Noun:
1. The land along the edge of a body of water, like an ocean, sea, lake, or river. For example, when you think of a beach, you are thinking of the shore. 2. A beam or timber that is used to support a structure, like a building, to keep it stable.

Usage Instructions
  • As a noun, "shore" is often used to describe the place where land meets water.
  • As a verb, "shore" is used to describe the action of providing support to something that needs it.
Examples
  • Noun: "We spent the day walking along the shore of the lake, collecting seashells."
  • Verb: "They shored up the old building with wooden beams to prevent it from collapsing."
Advanced Usage

In more advanced contexts, "shore" can refer to providing support to metaphorical structures, such as ideas or projects. For example: "The committee worked hard to shore up the community's trust in the local government."

Word Variants
  • Shoring (noun): The act of supporting or the materials used to support.
  • Shoreline (noun): The line where the land meets the water.
Different Meanings
  1. Geographical: Refers specifically to the edge of a body of water.
  2. Structural: Refers to the supports used in construction.
Synonyms
  • For the geographical meaning: coast, beach, waterfront, bank (for rivers).
  • For the structural meaning: support, prop, brace.
Idioms
  • "On the shore of something": This phrase can be used metaphorically to mean being at the edge of a new experience or opportunity. For example: "She was on the shore of a new career."
Phrasal Verbs
  • Shore up: This means to support or strengthen something. For example: "They need to shore up their defenses before the storm hits."
Summary

"Shore" can refer to both the land next to water and the act of providing support. It's important to understand both meanings and how to use them in different situations.

Noun
  1. a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
  2. the land along the edge of a body of water
Verb
  1. support by placing against something solid or rigid
    • shore and buttress an old building
  2. arrive on shore
    • The ship landed in Pearl Harbor
  3. serve as a shore to
    • The river was shored by trees

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