shore — the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʃɔːr/
Korean meaning: 해안, 연안, 물가
Korean pronunciation: 쇼어 (강세: 쇼어)
Example Sentences
- The pirate buried his treasure somewhere along the shore, but forgot to make a map.
- The company needs to shore up its finances before expanding overseas.
- My grandmother collects so many shells from the shore that her house looks like an aquarium gift shop.
shore
NOUN//ʃɔːr//
the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water
Family enjoying the ocean shore
Standing at the door, longing for the shore and more
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 게르만어에서 물가나 해안을 뜻하는 'skuraz'에서 유래. 네덜란드어 'schoor'(지지대)와 같은 어원을 공유하며, 물가의 땅이 바다를 '지지'한다는 의미에서 발전했습니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pirate buried his treasure somewhere along the shore, but forgot to make a map.”
“The company needs to shore up its finances before expanding overseas.”
“My grandmother collects so many shells from the shore that her house looks like an aquarium gift shop.”
“The lighthouse guided ships safely to shore during the storm.”
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