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ashore

as·hore

UK/əˈʃɔː/ US/əˈʃɔɹ/ fairly common

adverb

1.

towards the shore from the water

  • “we invited them ashore”
Synonyms

Origin

From a- + shore; see also onshore.

Phrases

  • Jack ashore

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