harbour

Meanings

• noun

  A sheltered port where ships can take refuge from storms and rough seas.

  - "The old harbour was once a bustling center of trade and commerce."
  - "The sailors were relieved to find a harbour when their ship was damaged in the storm."

• verb

  To provide a safe haven or shelter for something.

  - "The teacher harbored a deep affection for her students."
  - "The company chose to harbor its profits instead of investing in research and development."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈhɑːbə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harbour
harbor , labor , quarrel , pavilion , rivalry

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Homophones

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1. Harbor (English) : A sheltered port where ships can take refuge from storms and rough seas.
   

2. Harbor (American English) : A large container or receptacle for holding something, especially a liquid.
   

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Variants

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harbour , Otago Harbour

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Etymology

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Old English hāfur 'sheltered place' or 'protected enclosure'. Related to heafen 'to lift up' or 'protect'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest harbor in the world is the Port of Shanghai in China.

2. The word 'harbor' comes from the Old English word 'hāfur', which means 'sheltered place' or 'protected enclosure'.

3. The first recorded use of the word 'harbor' in English was in the 13th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Port: A harbor is a type of port where ships can take refuge from storms and rough seas.

2. Marina: A marina is a type of harbor where small boats and yachts are kept.

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Culture

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Harbors have played a significant role in human history, serving as centers of trade, commerce, and communication. They have been depicted in literature, art, and music, and have been the subject of numerous poems, songs, and paintings.

How to Memorize "harbour"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of water with ships safely docked at the shore. Visualize the protective walls of the harbor sheltering the ships from the elements.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harbor' with the image of a safe and protected place, such as a cozy home or a fortified fortress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Huge Area for Boats' to remember that a harbor is a large area where boats can be kept.

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