inshore
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈʃɔːr/
KK: /ɪnˈʃɔr/
adjective
Definition
Located or happening close to the land along a coast.
Example
The inshore waters are usually warmer than the open sea.
Conversation
Have you noticed how the fish are more plentiful inshore lately?
Yeah, I saw that! It’s great for our fishing trips.
I wonder if it’s because of the warmer water temperatures.
That could be it! The inshore areas seem to be thriving.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coastal
nearshore
landward
Antonyms
offshore
distant
remote
adverb
Definition
Close to or moving toward the land from the sea.
Example
The boat sailed inshore to avoid the stormy waters.
Conversation
Did you notice how the waves were crashing inshore?
Yeah, it looked really powerful today!
I love watching the water come inshore like that.
Root Explanation
Inshore is formed from "in-" (meaning within or into) and "shore" (from Old English "sceor", meaning the land along the edge of a sea or lake). The word "inshore" refers to the area that is within or close to the shore.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'within' ('in-') the area of the 'shore' — that's why inshore means close to the land.
Visually Confused Words
unshore
onshore
shore
unshored
insphere
dishorse