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Meaning of anchor
The primary meaning of the word "anchor" is a heavy object attached to a ship or boat to prevent it from moving.
Etymology of anchor
The word "anchor" originates from Old English "ancor", which is derived from Latin "ancora", meaning "hook" or "anchor", and is also related to Greek "ankura", meaning "anchor" or "hook".
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to refer to a ship's anchor, and later to extend to figurative meanings, such as a source of stability or support.
Synonyms
mooring
buoy
fastener
fixture
stabilizer
hold
grasp
grip
clasp
clutch
hook
stay
support
mainstay
cornerstone
foundation
base
pivot
fulcrum
prop
stay
ballast
steadier
fastening
tie
bond
link
knot
brace
buttress
shore
harbor
haven
refuge
asylum
sanctuary
safety
security
stability
steadiness
firmness
solidity
anchorite
anchorage
anchorman
Definitions
- A heavy object attached to a ship or boat to prevent it from moving or drifting, typically made of metal and having a hook or claws at one end.
- * A person or thing that provides stability or support in a particular situation.
- * A television or radio presenter who introduces reports or interviews, especially in a news program.
Usage Examples
- The ship dropped anchor in the calm waters of the harbor.
- * She was the anchor of the team, providing support and guidance to her colleagues.
- * The news anchor introduced the breaking news story with a serious tone.
Antonyms
drift
float
move
shift
wander
stray
roam
vacillate
hesitate
waver
fluctuate
instability
uncertainty
insecurity
instability
unsteadiness
unpredictability
unreliability
looseness
detachment
separation
division
disconnection
isolation
loneliness
abandonment
desertion