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shore

Pronunciation: [ʃɔr]

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Learn how to use shore in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) the land that is next to a large body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake. It's the edge of the water where people can walk, play, or relax.

Example

We had a picnic on the shore of the lake yesterday.

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There was no shore for miles; just endless water and no place to sit.

Example

What activities do you like to do at the shore?

Context: “help”

(verb) to support or help something or someone. This is often used when talking about giving emotional or physical help to someone in need.

Example

I decided to shore up my friend's confidence by giving her a compliment.

Example

He didn’t shore up his argument, so many people disagreed with him.

Example

How can we shore up our team's spirits during this tough time?

How to pronounce shore

Pronunciation: [ʃɔr]

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