Shore
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Body of Water
Refers specifically to land next to oceans, lakes, or rivers. We had a picnic on the shore of the lake.
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Natural Setting
Often visualized as a scenic, natural landscape, commonly in literature and art. The painting displayed a serene shore, untouched by civilization.
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Not Always Beach
While 'shore' and 'beach' are close, a shore can be rocky or grassy, not just sandy. We explored the rocky shore, looking for marine creatures.