CEFR A2

harbor

noun

Meaning

A place where ships may shelter from the weather or from attack, typically with docks and facilities for maintenance.

Examples

The ship sailed into the harbor, seeking refuge from the hurricane.
Many coastal towns rely on their harbors for fishing and tourism.

Synonyms: port, haven, dock, anchorage

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harbor (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈhɑːrbər/

Definition

A place where ships may shelter from the weather or from attack, typically with docks and facilities for maintenance.

Examples

The ship sailed into the harbor, seeking refuge from the hurricane.
Many coastal towns rely on their harbors for fishing and tourism.
The navy base included a large, well-protected harbor.

How to Use harbor

harbor for (prepositional phrase): A place offering shelter or refuge to a specific group or thing. — "The island became a harbor for pirates."
harbor ill will (collocation): To secretly hold negative feelings towards someone. — "He continued to harbor ill will after the argument."
harbor a secret (collocation): To keep a secret hidden. — "She harbored a secret crush on her classmate."

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