CEFR B1+ · Adjectives/Adverbs

coastal

📚 Module 6: The Environment - Optional (p.335-338)

Synonyms & Antonyms

Coastal describes something that is located on, near, or relating to a coast, which is the land next to the sea or ocean.

Synonyms

maritime seaside shoreline littoral

Antonyms

inland landlocked interior

Translations

coastal in your language

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عربي

ساحلي يصف شيئًا يقع على الساحل أو بالقرب منه أو يتعلق به.

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اردو

ساحلی کا مطلب ہے سمندر کے کنارے یا اس سے متعلق کوئی چیز۔

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हिंदी

तटीय का अर्थ है समुद्र के किनारे या उससे संबंधित कोई चीज़।

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中文

沿海的指位于海岸线或与海岸线相关的。

Easy Explanation

This word talks about things near the sea. It describes places or areas by the ocean. Think of beaches and seaside towns.

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Memory TipThink of 'coast' as the main part, and 'coastal' as describing something connected to it.

Contextual Examples

The small town is known for its beautiful coastal (near the sea) scenery and fresh seafood.

Many people enjoy living in coastal (by the ocean) regions because of the pleasant weather.

We spent our summer vacation exploring the charming coastal (along the shore) villages.

Pronunciation & Context