ashore
/əˈʃɔː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
On the land as opposed to onboard.
Adverb
Examples
I shall no more to sea, to sea, / Here shall I die ashore—[…]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
On, or towards the shore.
Adverb
Examples
The canoe sailed ashore.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “ashore” mean?
On the land as opposed to onboard.
Is “ashore” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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