Definition

The land that is next to a large body of water, like an ocean, sea, lake, or river.

Example

We walked along the shore and collected seashells.

Conversation

I can't believe how beautiful the shore looks at sunset.

I know, right? It's my favorite time to be by the water.

We should come here more often and enjoy the shore together.

Absolutely! It's so relaxing to just sit and watch the waves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To support something that is weak or unstable, often by adding extra support or reinforcement.

Example

The workers shored up the building to prevent it from collapsing during the storm.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I heard you managed to shore up your project proposal before the deadline.

Yeah, it was a bit of a scramble, but I got it done.

That's great! Did you get any feedback on how it looked after you shored it up?

Root Explanation

The word 'shore' originates from Old English 'sciore', meaning a boundary or a coast. It refers specifically to the land along the edge of a body of water.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old English word 'sciore' which means a boundary — this helps you remember that a shore is the boundary between land and water.

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