berthed

Meaning 1: Nautical

A designated space where a ship or boat can be moored, or a bunk or sleeping place on a ship, train, or other vehicle.

Examples

• The cruise ship slowly maneuvered into its assigned berth at the busy port.
• On the overnight train, I managed to secure a comfortable upper berth for my journey.

Meaning 2: Figurative

A job or position, especially on a ship or in an organization.

Examples

• He was offered a good berth on the new research vessel.
• After years of hard work, she finally earned a senior berth in the company.

Meaning 3: Verb

To moor a ship or boat in its allocated place, or to provide a sleeping place for someone.

Examples

• The captain decided to berth the yacht at the private marina for the night.
• The train conductor helped the passengers berth their luggage in the compartments.

Meaning 4: Idiom

To avoid someone or something, often because it is dangerous or unpleasant (used as 'give a wide berth').

Examples

• After their argument, she decided to give her colleague a wide berth at the office party.
• Experienced hikers know to give bears a wide berth in the wilderness.

Pronunciation: /bɜːθ/

How to Use berthed

give a wide berth (idiom)

To avoid someone or something. — "It's wise to give that area of the city a wide berth after dark."

berth at (prepositional phrase)

To moor a ship at a specific location. — "The ferry will berth at pier 7."

berth for (prepositional phrase)

A space or position for someone/something. — "Is there a berth for my bicycle on the train?"

Synonyms of berthed

Words with a similar meaning to berthed:

• dock
• mooring
• anchorage
• bunk

Antonyms of berthed

Words with the opposite meaning to berthed:

• sea
• departure