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coast

The correct spelling is coast.

How to pronounce coast

/kəʊst/
noun

IPA: /kəʊst/

Say it like: Coa-st

The correct spelling is coast. The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. For example: "The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches."

Usage Examples

The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.

When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
  2. 2.The side or edge of something.
  3. 3.A region of land; a district or country.
  4. 4.A region of the air or heavens.

verb

  1. 1.To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
  2. 2.To sail along a coast.
  3. 3.To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
  4. 4.To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
  5. 5.To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.

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