harbor meaning
harbor :
port, safe place for ships
noun
▪ The ship is in the harbor.
▪ The ship is in the port.
▪ The harbor is busy with boats.
▪ The port is busy with boats.
paraphrasing
▪ dock – port
▪ marina – safe place for boats
harbor :
to keep, to hold in mind
verb
▪ She harbors a secret.
▪ She keeps a secret.
▪ He harbors no ill will.
▪ He holds no bad feelings.
paraphrasing
▪ shelter – keep safe
▪ nurture – hold in mind
▪ conceal – keep hidden
Pronunciation
harbor [ˈhɑːr.bər]
The stress is on 'har' and sounds like 'har-ber'.
Common phrases and grammar about harbor
harbor - Common meaning
noun
port, safe place for ships
verb
to keep, to hold in mind
Part of Speech Changes for "harbor"
▪ harborage (noun) – safe place
▪ harbored (adjective) – kept or held
Common Expressions with "harbor"
▪ harbor a grudge – keep bad feelings
▪ harbor thoughts – keep thoughts in mind
▪ natural harbor – a natural safe place for ships
▪ harbor disease – keep or hold disease
Important examples of harbor in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, harbor is often used to mean a safe place or to keep something hidden.
Example of a confusing word: habit (a regular practice)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Harbor as a verb often appears in grammar questions, where it means to keep or hold something in mind.
harbor
Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
harbor a grudge
'keep bad feelings', used when someone holds onto negative emotions.
safe harbor
means 'a place of safety', often used in financial or legal contexts.
Differences between similar words and harbor
harbor
,
dock
differences
Harbor is a large place for ships, while dock is a specific place where ships are tied.
harbor
,
shelter
differences
Harbor as a verb means to keep in mind, while shelter means to protect from danger.
Words with the same origin as harbor
The origin of harbor
harbor comes from the Old English 'herebeorg', meaning 'shelter or refuge'.
Word structure
It has the root 'harbor' meaning 'shelter', with no clear prefix or suffix.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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