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To Coast

Description:

"To coast" refers to the act of sailing or gliding effortlessly, usually downhill or without expending much effort. It can also mean to progress smoothly and with ease, often without encountering any obstacles or difficulties.

Parts of Speech:

• Verb (intransitive)
• Noun

Senses and Usages:

1. Verb (intransitive):

When used as a verb, "to coast" means:

• To move downhill or on a decline using the force of gravity without actively propelling oneself.
• To move or progress smoothly and without effort.

Sample Sentences:

• After pedaling as fast as he could, the cyclist finally reached the top of the hill and then coasted down.
• She knew she could coast through her final semester of college with her excellent grades.

2. Noun:

When used as a noun, "coast" refers to a sloping or declining surface or a region near a coastline.

Sample Sentences:

• His skateboard hit a bump, causing him to lose balance and fall on the coast.
• They decided to spend their vacation exploring the beautiful coast of California.

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