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    coast
    /kəʊst/

    noun

    • 1. the part of the land adjoining or near the sea: "the west coast of Africa"
    • 2. the easy movement of a vehicle without the use of power: "once the coast to the moon had begun, Apollo was separated from the third stage"

    verb

    • 1. (of a person or vehicle) move easily without using power: "they were coasting down a long hill"
    • 2. sail along the coast, especially in order to carry cargo: "he coasted down the eastern shore"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOAST | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of coast as a noun and a verb, with examples of how to use it in different contexts. Find out the difference between coast and coast to coast, and explore related words and phrases.

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    Learn the noun and verb meanings of coast, as well as its synonyms, examples, and word history. Coast can refer to the land near a shore, a slide down a slope, or a movement without effort.

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    As a noun, coast most commonly refers to the land next to the sea or ocean, or the region near it. As a verb, coast often means to move along smoothly or without much effort, but it is used differently in different contexts. Coast has many specific definitions, but they are all related to one of these two main meanings.

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    COAST meaning: 1. the land next to or close to the sea: 2. from one side of the country to the other: 3. in…. Learn more.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation, synonyms, and usage of the word 'coast' in British and American English. Find out how to use 'coast' as a noun, verb, or idiom in different contexts and sentences.

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    Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the word coast, which can be a noun or an adjective. Find out the difference between coast and shore, and see examples of idioms and collocations with coast.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOAST | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of coast as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and translations. Coast can refer to the land beside the sea, a distance across a country, or an easy success.