port

Meanings

• noun

  A place where ships can dock and load or unload cargo.

• noun

  A large container for storing or transporting liquids.

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Pronunciation

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Antonyms

starboard , starboard

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Synonyms

backboard , larboard , left , harbour , haven , harbour city , harbour town , port city , backboard , larboard , left , port wine , porto

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with port
moat , coat , goat , boat

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Port (Scottish Gaelic) : door
   

2. Port (Portuguese) : I
   

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Variants

List of all variants of port that leads to same result
larboard , port , ports , ported , porting , Port

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'fortified place' in Latin.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The world's busiest container port is the Port of Shanghai in China.

2. The term 'port' comes from the Latin word 'portus', meaning 'entrance' or 'gateway'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seaport: A port located on a coast or shoreline.

2. Container port: A port specialized in handling and storing containers.

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Culture

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Throughout history, ports have been significant centers of trade, commerce, and cultural exchange.

How to Memorize "port"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large body of water with ships coming in and out of a designated area to load or unload cargo.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with a place where ships come to rest and exchange goods.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a phrase like 'Ports Open Opportunities' to remember the meaning of the word.

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