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Meaning of came ashore
The primary meaning of "came ashore" is to arrive on land after being at sea.
Etymology of came ashore
The phrase "came ashore" is derived from the Old English words "cuman" meaning "to come" and "sceor" or "scor" meaning "shore" or "land", with "ashore" being a nautical term that originated in the 15th century to describe the act of landing or coming to shore
Synonyms
landed
arrived
disembarked
docked
moored
anchored
berthed
touched down
alighted
stepped ashore
went ashore
set foot
made landfall
reached shore
came to land
touched shore
made port
put in
dropped anchor
came to harbor
entered harbor
sailed into harbor
navigated into harbor
steered into harbor
Definitions
- To arrive on land after being at sea, typically in a ship or boat
- * To reach the shore or land after traveling by water
Usage Examples
- The ship came ashore during the storm and was badly damaged
- * After weeks at sea, the sailors were relieved to finally come ashore and stretch their legs