coast

Meanings

• noun

  The land next to the sea or a large body of water.

  - "The rocky coastline of Maine is famous for its scenic beauty."
  - "The ship ran aground on the coast of Australia."

• verb

  To come ashore or reach land after being at sea.

  - "The sailors coasted along the shoreline, searching for a safe harbor."
  - "After a long voyage, the explorers finally coasted in the New World."

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Pronunciation

1. /koʊst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with coast
toast , boast , coastguard

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Variants

List of all variants of coast that leads to same result
coast , coastal , coasts , coastwise , from coast to coast , coasted , coasting , coast guard , coast guards , coastguard , coastguards , coast redwood , coast redwoods , coast-to-coast , Coast Mountains , Coast Ranges , gold coast , gold coasts , master chief petty officer of the coast guard , Barbary Coast

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English 'costan' meaning 'edge, bank'

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Trivia

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1. The longest coastline in the world belongs to Canada, with over 202,080 kilometers.

2. The term 'coast' is also used in golf to describe the boundary of the fairway.

3. The word 'coast' appears in the title of several well-known songs, including 'The Coast' by The Wailers and 'Coast' by Moby.

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Related Concepts

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1. beach: A flat area of land near a body of water, often covered with sand or pebbles.

2. seashore: The land along the edge of a sea or ocean.

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Culture

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The coast has been a significant part of human history, with many coastal civilizations emerging along the shores of oceans and seas. Coastal areas have been important for trade, transportation, and settlement. In literature, the coast has been a popular setting for novels, poems, and stories.

How to Memorize "coast"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a ship sailing along the edge of the water, the waves crashing against the shore.

2. associate
   

   - Think of the words 'edge' and 'bank' to remember the meaning of 'coast'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Cats Often Sail Towards Home' to remember the verb form 'coast'.

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