Word
shore
US/ˈʃɔɹ/
UK/ʃˈɔː/
Definitions
01edge of water
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or ocean.
n. the land immediately bordering a large body of water, such as an ocean or lake.
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“We spent the afternoon walking along the shore looking for shells.”
“The small fishing village was nestled securely along the rocky shore, protected from the harshest Atlantic gales by a natural stone breakwater.”
02a support
C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Technical
n. a strong piece of wood or metal used to hold something up.
n. a prop, strut, or timber placed against or beneath a structure to support a weight or prevent collapse.
“The builders used a heavy wooden shore to keep the wall from falling.”
“Engineers placed temporary shores beneath the damaged bridge deck to stabilise the structure while the permanent repairs were being finalised.”
03to support or reinforce
B2 · Upper Intermediate
v. to support or strengthen something that is weak or likely to fail.
v. to support or reinforce a physical structure or a metaphorical system; almost exclusively used as the phrasal verb 'shore up'.
“The government took action to shore up the economy after the crisis.”
“The central bank intervened in the currency markets to shore up the value of the pound following a week of intense speculative pressure.”
Usage
Usually appears as the phrasal verb 'shore up'.
Synonyms
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “shore” in context.
Verb
01. reach the shore
“After swimming for nearly an hour, the exhausted athlete finally reached the shore.”
verb + noun
02. wash up on the shore
“Thousands of tiny seashells wash up on the shore after every major storm.”
verb + adv + prep + noun
Adjective
03. distant shore
“We stood on the pier and watched the lights flickering on the distant shore.”
adj + noun
04. rocky shore
“The rocky shore made it difficult for the small fishing boats to land safely.”
adj + noun
Noun
05. shore line
“The rising sea levels are slowly changing the shape of the country's shore line.”
noun + noun
06. stretch of shore
“This particular stretch of shore is famous for its beautiful white sand and clear water.”
noun + of + noun
Preposition
07. along the shore
“We spent the entire afternoon walking along the shore looking for interesting pebbles.”
prep + noun
08. off the shore
“A small island is located just a few miles off the shore of the mainland.”
prep + noun
Real-World Examples
“A second lifeguard, Aaron Bohnen, was eventually able to help get them both back to shore at Seabright Beach in Santa Cruz.” “Nearly 800,000 years ago, groups of early humans gathered along the shores of a large lake in what is now northern Israel.” “India, meanwhile, has shored up its own arms supplies from Israel.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
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- Common
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