How do you pronounce anchor?

anchor is pronounced as /ˈæŋkər/.

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anchor

⚓anchor

noun, verb

/ˈæŋkər/

ancestry anchorage

Meaning

a heavy object used to hold a ship in place; also to secure firmly

a heavy object used to moor a vessel to the sea bottom; a person or thing that provides stability or confidence

Example Sentences

The ship dropped its anchor near the shore.

The ship dropped its anchor in the harbor.

Example Expressions

anchor of hope

Synonyms

mooring, fastener, stabilizer, support, mainstay, foundation

Entry 1

mooring, fastener, stabilizer, support, mainstay

Entry 2

mooring, support, foundation, mainstay

Antonyms

drift, release, instability

Collocations

drop anchor, lift anchor, anchor point, news anchor, weigh anchor

Entry 1

drop anchor, lift anchor, anchor point, news anchor

Entry 2

drop anchor, weigh anchor, news anchor

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