adv
ashore
uh-SHAW
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.