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Definition:

Ashore refers to the act of reaching or being on the shore, specifically the land close to the water.

Parts of Speech:

Adverb, adjective

Senses:

1. Adverb: To or onto the shore from the water.
2. Adjective: Situated or lying on the shore.

Usages:

As an Adverb:

• He climbed out of the boat and went ashore. [Find boats on Amazon]
• The dolphin jumped in the air and then dived back ashore. [Find dolphins on Amazon]

As an Adjective:

• The ashore breeze felt refreshing after a day at sea. [Find breezes on Amazon]
• People enjoy taking walks along the ashore promenade. [Find promenades on Amazon]