Shore — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /ˈshȯr/

Meaning & Definition of Shore

Shore (noun)

  1. the land bordering a usually large body of water; specifically, coast
  2. a boundary (as of a country) or an area within a boundary —usually used in plural
  3. land as distinguished from the sea
  4. a prop for preventing sinking or sagging

Shore (verb)

  1. to support by a shore, prop
  2. to give support to, brace —usually used with up

Shore (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a structure that holds up or serves as a foundation for something else

    "the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch"

    similar: brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, reinforcement, spur, stay, support, underpinning
    related: shoring, column, pedestal, pilaster, pillar, arch, bolster, bracket, cantilever, girder, bearing, crutch, peg, post, stake, stanchion, stand, stilt, strut, truss, base, foundation, frame

Related Entry: Shore (up) (verb)

Shore (up) is a different word from Shore. The synonyms below are for shore (up), not for shore.

  1. to hold up or serve as a foundation for

    "a highway tunnel shored up by massive columns of concrete"

    similar: bear, bolster, brace, buttress, carry, prop (up), stay, support, sustain, undergird, underpin, uphold
    related: steady, truss, underlie

  2. to provide evidence or information for (as a claim or idea)

    "used an avalanche of statistics to shore up his claim that the state's economy is in fine shape"

    similar: back, bolster, buttress, corroborate, reinforce, substantiate, support
    related: confirm, establish, prove, verify, affirm, avouch, validate
    near: undercut, undermine, weaken

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shore

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shore:

brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, reinforcement, spur, stay, support, underpinning

Related Words for Shore

shoring, column, pedestal, pilaster, pillar, arch, bolster, bracket, cantilever, girder, bearing, crutch, peg, post, stake, stanchion, stand, stilt, strut, truss, base, foundation, frame

Word Forms of Shore

Inflections: shored, shoring

Origin & Etymology of Shore

Middle English, from Old English *scor; akin to Middle Low German schōr foreland and perhaps to Old English scieran to cut shear

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Shore

Words & Phrases Containing Shore

shore dinner, shore leave, shore patrol, shore up, lee shore, hug the shore

Frequently Asked Questions about Shore

What does "Shore" mean?

"Shore" means the land bordering a usually large body of water; specifically, coast. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: the land bordering a usually large body of water; specifically, coast.

What is another word for "Shore"?

Other words for "Shore" include brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, reinforcement, spur and stay. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shore" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shore"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shore". Common alternatives include brace, buttress, mount, mounting, prop, reinforcement, spur, stay, support and underpinning.

How do you use "Shore" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shore" in a sentence: "the carpenter placed a shore underneath the sagging roof of the porch".

Is "Shore" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shore" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

Is "Shore" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B2-level word, "Shore" is typical of Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS band 5.5–6.5, TOEFL iBT 72–94, PTE Academic 59–75, TOEIC Listening & Reading 785+.

How do you pronounce "Shore"?

"Shore" is pronounced /ˈshȯr/.

What is the origin of the word "Shore"?

"Shore" comes from Middle English, from Old English *scor; akin to Middle Low German schōr foreland and perhaps to Old English scieran to cut shear. First known use: 14th century.