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Angliholic Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

The entire coast/coastline was closed to the public

The entire coastline was closed to the public after the oil spill polluted the water.

Hi,

Is "coastline" in the above equal to "coast?" If not, can you explain why? Thanks.
  

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Yes.

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