B2
coastline vs shoreline
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| coastlinenoun/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/ | Meaning the edge of the land where it meets the sea, especially its shape | Goes with long coastline | Example Mangrove forests protect the coastline from storms and high waves. |
| shorelinenoun/ˈʃɔːr.laɪn/ | Meaning the edge of a sea, lake or wide river where the land meets the water | Goes with along the shoreline | Example We walked along the shoreline and collected shells. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Developers want to develop the near the harbor.