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1.
Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.
...Britain’s offshore oil industry.
...offshore islands.
ADJ : ADJ n
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Offshore is also an adverb.
One day a larger ship anchored offshore...
When they hit the rocks, they were just 500 yards offshore.
ADV : ADV after v , be ADV , oft amount ADV
2.
An offshore wind blows from the land towards the sea.
ADJ : ADJ n
3.
Offshore investments or companies are located in a place, usually an island, which has fewer tax regulations than most other countries. ( BUSINESS )
The island offers a wide range of offshore banking facilities.
ADJ : ADJ n