LanGeekLanGeek Dictionary

offshore

British pronunciation/ˈɒfʃɔː/
American pronunciation/ˈɔfˈʃɔɹ/
offshore
[ADVERB]
1

in the sea, but not too far from the coast

antonyms : onshore
Add to leitnerwordlist
Add to your word listwordlist
offshore
[ADJECTIVE]
1

(of winds) coming from the land

synonyms : seaward
antonyms : inshore
Add to leitnerwordlist
Add to your word listwordlist
2

located in the sea, not far from the coast

Add to leitnerwordlist
Add to your word listwordlist
Examples
1Outside the breeding season, sardines find safety offshore.
2Wealthy individuals, organized crime and corporations shifted their wealth offshore in exchange for secrecy and no tax.
3Offshore, the main boat drops an emergency cage.
4I just offshored your job.
more
Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc. | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy