Meaning of the word coast in English

What does coast mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

coast

US /koʊst/

UK /kəʊst/

the part of the land adjoining or near the sea, a lake, or a river

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We spent our vacation on the beautiful coast of California.

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The storm caused significant damage along the entire coast.

Synonym:

shore seaboard coastline beach strand

ride (a bicycle, sled, or car) downhill without using power

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The children loved to coast down the hill on their bikes.

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He turned off the engine and let the car coast to a stop.

Synonym:

glide drift freewheel sail

proceed easily without much effort

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After the initial hard work, the team could coast through the rest of the project.

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She managed to coast through her final exams with minimal study.

Synonym:

breeze through sail through glide through