SHOREWARD

inshore, onshore, shoreward

(adjective) (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; “an inshore breeze”; “an onshore gale”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

shoreward (not comparable)

In the direction of the shoreline, relatively speaking.

Facing the shore.

Synonyms

• landward

Antonyms

• lakeward, seaward

Adverb

shoreward (not comparable)

Toward the shore.

Noun

shoreward (uncountable)

The side facing the shore.

Source: Wiktionary


Shore"ward, adv.

Definition: Toward the shore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



RESET




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5 April 2025

SET

(noun) an unofficial association of people or groups; “the smart set goes there”; “they were an angry lot”


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