OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ASHORE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
Contents
- 0.1 Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – “Ashore”
- 0.2 Usage in Sentences:
- 0.3 OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ASHORE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
- 0.4 The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, Revised Edition
- 1 Word: Ashore
- 2 Meaning & Definition (as per Oxford English Dictionary):
- 3 Definitions:
- 4 Oxford Pronunciation:
- 5 How to Pronounce It:
- 6 Synonyms:
- 7 Example Sentences:
Oxford English Dictionary (OED) – “Ashore”
Pronunciation:
/əˈʃɔːr/ (uh-SHOR) – British English
/əˈʃɔːr/ (uh-SHOR) – American English
Meaning & Definition:
Adverb:
Towards or onto the shore (land) from the sea, a river, or a lake.
- Example: The sailors swam ashore after their boat capsized.
On land, rather than on a ship or at sea.
- Example: The tourists spent the day ashore exploring the island.
Usage in Sentences:
The fishermen pulled their boat ashore before the storm arrived.
After months at sea, the crew was happy to step ashore and feel solid ground.
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OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY[OED]- HOW TO PRONOUNCE ASHORE – WITH MEANING AND DEFINITION.
The New Fowler’s Modern English Usage, Revised Edition
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Word: Ashore
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning & Definition (as per Oxford English Dictionary):
Ashore means towards or onto the shore from the sea, or on the land near the sea.
Definitions:
- To or on the shore from a ship or the sea.
- Example: “The boat brought them ashore safely.”
- On land (especially after being at sea).
- Example: “They spent two weeks ashore before sailing again.”
Oxford Pronunciation:
In British English (UK):
/əˈʃɔː/
- Breakdown: uh-SHAW
In American English (US):
/əˈʃɔːr/
- Breakdown: uh-SHOR
How to Pronounce It:
Step-by-step (phonetic):
- ə = “uh” (a soft, unstressed sound)
- ʃ = “sh” as in she
- ɔː/ɔːr = “aw” or “or” as in saw/shore
Synonyms:
- On land
- Landward
- Onto the shore
Example Sentences:
- They swam ashore after the shipwreck.
- The lifeboats brought the passengers safely ashore.
- After months at sea, he was happy to set foot ashore.
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