A2noun 1K

Ship

🇬🇧 UK /["/ʃɪp/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ʃɪp/"]/

Meaning of Ship

a large boat that carries people or goods by sea

In simple words: A large boat that travels on water.

Ship in a sentence

• The ship sailed smoothly across the ocean.
• You can see the ship docked at the harbor.
• They built a wooden ship for the festival.
• We need to ship the packages by tomorrow.
• I will ship your order once it is ready.
• The old shipwreck is now a popular diving site.

How to use Ship

Use 'ship' in contexts related to sending goods or travel by water. Avoid using in contexts unrelated to water transport, like airplanes.

Grammar pattern

ship + object (to destination)

Memory hint

Think of a big 'ship' sailing through the waves.

Related words

Collocations with Ship

• cruise
• sailing
• cargo
• fleet
• board
• come aboard
• come on board
• carry somebody/​something
• arrive
• dock
• aboard a/​the ship
• on a/​the ship
• on board a/​the ship
• the bow of a ship
• the deck of a ship
• the stern of a ship

Synonyms for Ship

• vessel
• boat
• craft
• freighter
• clipper

Opposites of Ship

• dock
• disembark

Common mistakes with Ship

• Confusing 'ship' as a noun vs. 'ship' as a verb.
• Using 'ship' for land transport.
• Mispronouncing 'ship' as 'sheep'.

Frequently asked questions about Ship

What does Ship mean?

A large boat that travels on water.

What is the definition of Ship?

a large boat that carries people or goods by sea

How do you use Ship in a sentence?

The ship sailed smoothly across the ocean.

Can you give another example of Ship?

You can see the ship docked at the harbor.

What are synonyms for Ship?

Common alternatives include vessel, boat, craft, freighter, clipper.

What is the opposite of Ship?

Opposite meanings include dock, disembark.

What words go with Ship?

It commonly pairs with cruise, sailing, cargo, fleet, board, come aboard, come on board, carry somebody/​something, arrive, dock, aboard a/​the ship, on a/​the ship, on board a/​the ship, the bow of a ship, the deck of a ship, the stern of a ship.

What are common mistakes when using Ship?

Confusing 'ship' as a noun vs. 'ship' as a verb. Using 'ship' for land transport. Mispronouncing 'ship' as 'sheep'.

How do you pronounce Ship?

US: /["/ʃɪp/"]/, UK: /["/ʃɪp/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Ship?

Use 'ship' in contexts related to sending goods or travel by water. Avoid using in contexts unrelated to water transport, like airplanes.

What CEFR level is Ship?

"Ship" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.