ashore

[uh-shawr, uh-shohr]

adverb

1. to the shore; onto the shore.

   The schooner was driven ashore.

2. on the shore; on land rather than at sea or on the water.

   The captain has been ashore for two hours.

ashore

/ əˈʃɔː /

adverb

1. towards or onto land from the water

   we swam ashore

adjective

1. on land, having come from the water

   a day ashore before sailing

Word History and Origins

Origin of ashore¹

First recorded in 1580–90; a- ¹ + shore ¹

Example Sentences

In the weeks that follow, while people on dry land are denied the ability to mix freely, the Avontuur's crew are prevented from stepping ashore at most ports.

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At 02:44 local time - having called them 10 minutes before - Mr Bane gave a brief statement to police when he arrived ashore on his dinghy.

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The smaller vessels then bring the drugs ashore.

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Three children were brought safely ashore using a throw line, it said, while rescue officers then entered the water to bring the remaining casualties to safety.

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Flights have been cancelled and boats told to stay ashore.

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Related Words

• aground