1.
Offshore means situated or happening in the sea, near to the coast.
...Britain’s ~ oil industry.
...~ islands.
ADJ: ADJ n
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Offshore is also an adverb.
One day a larger ship anchored ~...
When they hit the rocks, they were just 500 yards ~.
ADV: ADV after v, be ADV, oft amount ADV
2.
An ~ 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 ~ banking facilities.
ADJ: ADJ n