Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ashore

adverb
/əˈʃɔr/
Definition
to or on the shore from the water.
Examples
  • The boat was finally docked ashore after a long journey.
  • After the storm, we swam ashore to safety.
  • She stepped ashore with a sigh of relief.
Meaning
The term ‘ashore’ refers to the act of coming onto land from a body of water, such as a sea, lake, or river.
Synonyms
  • land
  • on land
  • shoreward