ashore
word
/əˈʃɔɹ/
uh-SHOR
/ɐʃˈɔː/
uh-SHAW
Definition
Ashore means on land after being on or in the water, especially after coming from a ship or boat. It can also mean toward the shore from the water.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly with boats, ships, swimming, and sea contexts. Common patterns are 'go ashore', 'come ashore', and 'swim ashore'. It is more specific than 'on land' because it suggests a connection to water.
Spanish: en tierra - a la orillaPortuguese (BR): em terra - na praiaPortuguese (PT): em terra - em terra firmeChinese (Simplified): 上岸 - 在岸上Chinese (Traditional): 上岸 - 在岸上Hindi: किनारे पर - तट परArabic: إلى الشاطئ - على الشاطئBengali: তীরে - উপকূলেRussian: на берегJapanese: 岸に - 陸にVietnamese: lên bờKorean: 육지로 - 해안으로Turkish: karaya - kıyıyaUrdu: کنار سمندر - ساحل پرIndonesian: ke darat - ke pantai
Example Sentences
The sailors went ashore for food.
basic
The boat came ashore at sunset.
basic
Once we got ashore, everyone checked their phones.
natural
He jumped overboard and somehow made it ashore.
natural
We swam ashore after the storm.
basic
We’re not allowed to go ashore while the ship is docked here.
natural