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Port

UK /["/pɔːt/"]/US /["/pɔːrt/"]/

Definition

a town or city with a harbour, especially one where ships load and unload goods

In simple words: A place where ships dock to load and unload goods.

Examples

  • The ship docked at the port to unload its cargo.
  • He is the port authority representative who manages the harbor.
  • They spent the weekend enjoying the views from the port.
  • The data needs to be sent to the correct port on the computer.
  • She used a USB port to connect her device to the laptop.

Usage notes

Commonly used when discussing transportation and shipping. Not typically used in casual conversations unless related to travel or shipping. Can mean a place for loading ships or the software used for data.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'port' as a 'door' for ships leading to new places.

Collocations

  • bustling
  • busy
  • major
  • come into
  • enter
  • reach
  • area
  • city
  • town
  • in port
  • into port
  • a port of call
  • a port of entry
  • bustling
  • busy
  • major
  • come into
  • enter
  • reach
  • area
  • city
  • town
  • in port
  • into port
  • a port of call
  • a port of entry

Synonyms

  • harbor
  • dock
  • wharf
  • terminus
  • pier

Antonyms

  • starboard
  • starboard

Common mistakes

  • Confusing with 'portal' - don't mix up transportation with entrance.
  • Using 'port' as a verb incorrectly - it's mainly a noun.
  • 'Port' may be confused with 'starboard' when discussing directions.