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English adjective: onshore

1. onshore (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land


SamplesAn inshore breeze.
An onshore gale.
Sheltered from seaward winds.


Synonymsinshore, seaward, shoreward


Antonymsoffshore, seaward

2. onshore on the edge of the land


SamplesAn onshore lighthouse.


Similarterrestrial


Antonymsamphibious, aquatic


English adverb: onshore

1. onshore on or toward the land


SamplesThey were living onshore.


Antonymsoffshore









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