adv
Uncommon
ashore
uh-SHAW
Ashore (adv) means On dry land, rather than on a boat or ship. Example: “The sailors were glad to finally get ashore after weeks at sea.”
adv
1
On dry land, rather than on a boat or ship.
"The sailors were glad to finally get ashore after weeks at sea."
"They swam ashore once the boat ran aground."
2
Toward the shore, moving from water onto land.
"The lifeboat was rowed ashore as the storm picked up."
How to use ashore
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOn or toward the land, as opposed to being at sea.
Common pairings
go ashore
wash ashore
come ashore
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Etymology
Formed from the prefix a- ("on, to") plus shore.
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What does “ashore” mean?
The word “ashore” means on dry land, rather than on a boat or ship. In plain terms, on or toward the land, as opposed to being at sea.
How do you pronounce “ashore”?
“Ashore” is pronounced uh-SHAW (/əˈʃɔɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “ashore” in a sentence?
Here is “ashore” used in a sentence: “The sailors were glad to finally get ashore after weeks at sea.”
What part of speech is “ashore”?
“Ashore” is an adverb.
Is “ashore” a common word?
“Ashore” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “ashore” have?
“Ashore” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: on dry land, rather than on a boat or ship.
