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coast (noun, verb)

The land along or near a sea or ocean. As a verb, it means to move easily without using power or to progress with very little effort.

💬 Example

"We decided to take a road trip along the Pacific coast."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'COAST' as the 'COat' of the land that touches the 'AST' (astounding) sea. Or, 'C-O-A-S-T': Cold Oceans Alway...

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

The coast of the river. → The bank of the river.

He is coasting in his bed. → He is lying in his bed.

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