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Beach
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BEECH
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Simple meaning
What does Beach mean?
A beach is land beside water, often covered with sand.
Dictionary definition
An area of sand or small stones beside an ocean, lake, or river.
Example sentences
Beach in a sentence
easy
We built a sandcastle at the beach.
medium
The beach was quiet before the morning swimmers arrived.
hard
The article explained how wind and waves can slowly change the shape of a beach.
Synonyms
Words like Beach
shoreUse for land along the edge of water.
coastUse for land beside the sea.
Antonyms
Opposite words
inlandUse for a place away from the coast or shore.
open waterWater away from land.
Word family
Beach word family
Base word
beach
noun
beaches
More than one beach.
noun
beachfront
Land or property beside a beach.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does beach mean?
A beach is an area beside water, often covered with sand or stones.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to beach?
Shore means land along the edge of water.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for beach?
Inland describes a place away from the coast or shore.
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