Cool MateMeaning of Harbor
A sheltered area where ships can dock and be protected.
In simple words: A place where ships are kept safe.
Harbor in a sentence
- The cruise ship arrived at the bustling _harbor_ early in the morning.
- Fishermen often clean their catch right at the _harbor_.
- The _harbor_ was filled with sailboats during the summer festival.
How to use Harbor
Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. Suitable in discussions about maritime activities but less relevant in casual conversations.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of a harbor as a 'hard barrier' for waves to keep ships safe.
Related words
Collocations with Harbor
- busy harbor
- safe harbor
- harbor master
- fishing harbor
- commercial harbor
Synonyms for Harbor
- port
- dock
- marina
- haven
- moorage
Common mistakes with Harbor
- Confused with 'harbour' as a British spelling.
- 'Harbor' used incorrectly as a verb.
- Mispronouncing the word due to silent letters.
Harbor appears in
Harbor in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
ميناء
مكان آمن للسفن.
- Bengaliবাংলা
Harbor
এমন একটি জায়গা যেখানে জাহাজ নিরাপদে রাখা হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Hafen
Ein Ort, an dem Schiffe sicher aufbewahrt werden.
- SpanishEspañol
Puerto
Un lugar donde los barcos están a salvo.
- Persianفارسی
بندر
جایی که کشتیها در آن ایمن نگهداشته میشوند.
- FrenchFrançais
Port
Un endroit où les bateaux sont en sécurité.
- Hindiहिन्दी
बंदरगाह
एक ऐसी जगह जहाँ जहाजों को सुरक्षित रखा जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Porto
Un posto dove le navi sono al sicuro.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Porto
Um lugar onde os navios ficam seguros.
- RussianРусский
Гавань
Место, где корабли хранятся в безопасности.
- Urduاردو
بندر
ایک ایسی جگہ جہاں جہاز محفوظ رکھے جاتے ہیں۔
- Chinese中文
港口, 港湾
船只停靠和避风的地方。
More words like Harbor
- PortB1
a town or city with a harbour, especially one where ships load and unload goods
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- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Harbor
What does Harbor mean?
A place where ships are kept safe.
What is the definition of Harbor?
A sheltered area where ships can dock and be protected.
How do you use Harbor in a sentence?
The cruise ship arrived at the bustling _harbor_ early in the morning.
Can you give another example of Harbor?
Fishermen often clean their catch right at the _harbor_.
What are synonyms for Harbor?
Common alternatives include port, dock, marina, haven, moorage.
What is the opposite of Harbor?
Opposite meanings include desert, exile.
What words go with Harbor?
It commonly pairs with busy harbor, safe harbor, harbor master, fishing harbor, commercial harbor.
What are common mistakes when using Harbor?
Confused with 'harbour' as a British spelling. 'Harbor' used incorrectly as a verb. Mispronouncing the word due to silent letters.
How do you pronounce Harbor?
US: //ˈhɑːr.bɚ//, UK: //ˈhɑː.bə//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Harbor?
Commonly used in both spoken and written contexts. Suitable in discussions about maritime activities but less relevant in casual conversations.
What CEFR level is Harbor?
"Harbor" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.