ashore

/ˈæʃɔr/; /ˈæʃɔʊər/

Definitions

1. noun

on or to the shore of a sea, lake, or river; on land after being at sea

“The ship finally made it ashore after being stranded in the storm.”

2. adverb

used to indicate that something is happening or has happened on land after being at sea

“The crew was exhausted after being at sea for weeks and was grateful to be ashore.”

Synonyms

  • on land
  • on shore

Antonyms

  • adrift
  • afloat