English adjective: onshore | |||
1. | onshore (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land | ||
Samples | An inshore breeze. An onshore gale. Sheltered from seaward winds. | ||
Synonyms | inshore, seaward, shoreward | ||
Antonyms | offshore, seaward | ||
2. | onshore on the edge of the land | ||
Samples | An onshore lighthouse. | ||
Similar | terrestrial | ||
Antonyms | amphibious, aquatic | ||
English adverb: onshore | |||
1. | onshore on or toward the land | ||
Samples | They were living onshore. | ||
Antonyms | offshore | ||