Ashore

/əˈʃɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

to or on the shore; onto land from water

The boat finally came ashore after a long journey.

from the water to the land

They swam ashore as the sun began to set.

coming or situated on the shore

The sea turtles laid their eggs ashore.

in a position on land opposite to or away from the sea

The crew was relieved to finally be ashore after weeks at sea.

referring to a destination that is on land

We waved goodbye to our friends as they rowed ashore.

Derived from 'a-' meaning 'on' and 'shore' referring to the land along the edge of a sea.

come ashore

To arrive on land from the sea.

get ashore

To successfully reach the land from water.

ashore from the ocean

Coming from an oceanic area to the land.

shore

The land along the edge of a body of water.

coast

The land next to a large body of water.

beach

A pebbly or sandy shore.

To get off a boat or ship.

We finally got ashore after the long journey.

To arrive at a new situation or place.

Once I got ashore, everything felt different.