offshore
The word “offshore” has 2 syllables: off-shore
It's pronounced as /ˌɔfˈʃɔr/
What is synonym and antonym for offshore?
In the thesaurus, “offshore” has 11 synonyms and 4 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for offshore along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for offshore
- alongshore
- asea
- beachside
- coastal
- inshore
- littoral
- nearshore
- seaside
- seaward
- shoreside
- waterside
Antonyms for offshore
- blue-water
- deepwater
- oceanic
- onshore
Meanings of offshore
- noun
- An area or or portion of sea away from the shore.
- An island, outcrop, or other land away from shore.
- Something or someone in, from, or associated with another country.
- verb
- To use foreign labor to substitute for local labor.
- adjective
- Moving away from the shore.
- Located in the sea away from the coast.
- Located in another country, especially one having beneficial tax laws.
- adverb
- Away from the shore.
- At some distance from the shore.
Example Sentences
- The company moved its headquarters offshore to reduce taxes.
- Strong winds pushed the boat further offshore.
- Many countries invest in offshore wind farms for renewable energy.
- Divers explored an offshore coral reef teeming with marine life.
- The fisherman sailed offshore early in the morning to catch bigger fish.
On this page you'll find 15 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to offshore, such as: alongshore, asea, beachside, blue-water, coastal, deepwater, inshore.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
nearshore
- alongshore
- beachside
- coastal
- inshore
- littoral
- offshore
- seaside
- shoreside
- waterside