Basic Details
Word: Shore
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: The land along the edge of a sea, lake, or river.
Synonyms: Coast, beach, bank
Antonyms: Inland, away from the coast
Idioms and Phrases
- On the shore: To be located at the edge of the sea or lake. Example: "They enjoyed a picnic on the shore of the lake."
- To shore up: To support or strengthen something. Example: "The volunteers worked hard to shore up the community centre's finances."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The children built sandcastles on the shore while the waves gently lapped at their feet.
Example 2: We walked along the shore, collecting shells and enjoying the warm sun on our faces.
Example 3: The fisherman cast his net from the shore, hoping for a good catch.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "shore" comes from the Old English word "sciere," which referred to the boundary between land and water? It has been used for centuries to describe these beautiful environments.
Famous Quote
"The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever." Jacques Cousteau
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "shore" mean?
a) A type of fish
b) The land along the edge of the sea
c) A tall mountain
d) A type of tree
Answer: b) The land along the edge of the sea
2. Which of these is a synonym of "shore"?
a) Mountain
b) Coast
c) Forest
d) Valley
Answer: b) Coast
3. Which word is an antonym of "shore"?
a) Beach
b) Bank
c) Inland
d) Coast
Answer: c) Inland
4. Which sentence uses "shore" correctly?
a) The shore is full of bright, colourful flowers.
b) She danced on the shore while the sunset painted the sky.
c) The shore floated down the river.
d) They climbed the shore to reach the top.
Answer: b) She danced on the shore while the sunset painted the sky.
5. What does it mean to "shore up"?
a) To build something new
b) To be by the seaside
c) To support or strengthen something
d) To swim in the ocean
Answer: c) To support or strengthen something
