Definition

In or to a place on land, especially from the sea.

Example

The boat was anchored offshore, but we swam ashore to explore the beach.

Conversation

Did you see the boat that came ashore yesterday?

Yeah, I heard it was carrying some interesting cargo.

I wonder what they found while they were ashore.

Maybe they discovered something valuable — I’d love to check it out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ashore → The word is formed from "a-" (meaning on or in) and "shore" (from Old English *sciere*, meaning the land along the edge of a body of water). The term "ashore" means on or in the land at the edge of the water.

Memory Tip

Think of being 'on' ('a-') the 'land by the water' ('shore') — that's what ashore means.

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