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- pronunciation:
- har
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a sheltered area of water for boats to be anchored or otherwise secured.
As it began to grow dark, the boats headed for the harbor.
- synonyms:
- anchorage, harborage, haven
- similar words:
- port
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| definition 2: |
any shelter or safe place.
Her home was her safe harbor.- synonyms:
- haven, refuge, shelter
- similar words:
- asylum, cover, safe house, sanctuary
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| related words: |
bay, lair, oasis |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
harbors, harboring, harbored |
| definition 1: |
to provide shelter or safety for.
The old inn harbored slaves who were escaping north.- synonyms:
- house, shelter
- similar words:
- billet, lodge
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| definition 2: |
to hide or conceal.
The escaped prisoner was being harbored by his girlfriend.- synonyms:
- conceal, hide
- similar words:
- cloak, shield
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| definition 3: |
to have in the mind.
I hope you're not harboring any intention to do such a risky thing.- similar words:
- cherish, entertain, have, hold, maintain, nurse, retain
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| related words: |
protect |
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| derivations: |
harborless (adj.), harborer (n.) |
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