What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Ashore vs Driftweed - What's the difference?

ashore | driftweed |

As an adverb ashore

is (nautical) on the land as opposed to onboard.

As a noun driftweed is

seaweed brought ashore by the wind.

ashore

English

Adverb

(-)
  • (nautical) On the land as opposed to onboard
  • (nautical) On, or towards the shore

    • Usage notes

    * When a ship collides with the shore it is said to have run ashore''; when a ship collides with a submerged object, such as a reef or sandbar, it is said to have ''run aground .

    Derived terms

    * hangashore

    Anagrams

    *

    driftweed

    English

    Noun

  • Seaweed brought ashore by the wind.
    • (Darwin)
    (Webster 1913)