B2 adjective Neutral

anchorage

/ˈæŋ.kər.ɪdʒ/

A place where a boat or ship can be securely anchored, or the state of being held firmly in place. It can also figuratively refer to something that provides a sense of stability, security, or a foundational basis for a system of belief.

Ejemplos

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The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.

The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.

2

Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.

Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.

3

I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.

I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anchorage
Verb
anchor
Adjetivo
anchored
Relacionado
anchoring
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Truco para recordar

Think of the city Anchorage, Alaska—it was named because it served as a safe place for ships to stop and stay.

Quiz rápido

The storm was approaching, so the captain steered the ship toward a protected ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anchorage

Ejemplos

1

The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.

everyday

The bay offers a protected anchorage for sailors during the summer months.

2

Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.

formal

Vessels are required to maintain a safe distance while at the designated anchorage.

3

I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.

informal

I really need some kind of anchorage in my life right now; everything feels so uncertain.

4

The study explores the theoretical anchorage of post-structuralist thought in linguistics.

academic

The study explores the theoretical anchorage of post-structuralist thought in linguistics.

5

The partnership provided the financial anchorage necessary for the startup's expansion.

business

The partnership provided the financial anchorage necessary for the startup's expansion.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
anchorage
Verb
anchor
Adjetivo
anchored
Relacionado
anchoring

Colocaciones comunes

safe anchorage a secure place to anchor
secure anchorage a firm and safe mooring
provide anchorage to offer a place to stay or stability
emotional anchorage a source of psychological stability
deep-water anchorage a place for large ships to anchor

Frases Comunes

at anchorage

the state of a ship being anchored

find anchorage

to locate a safe spot or foundation

firm anchorage

a strong and stable position

Se confunde a menudo con

anchorage vs anchor

An 'anchor' is the heavy metal tool used to hold a ship, while 'anchorage' is the specific location or area where ships anchor.

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Notas de uso

While primarily a maritime term used to describe nautical locations, it is frequently used in literary or academic contexts to describe a metaphorical sense of stability or a foundational idea.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'anchorage' when they mean the physical metal 'anchor' tool itself. Remember that 'anchorage' usually refers to the place or the abstract concept of being held.

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Truco para recordar

Think of the city Anchorage, Alaska—it was named because it served as a safe place for ships to stop and stay.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Middle English 'anker' (anchor) combined with the suffix '-age', which denotes a place, state, or collective condition.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Usually takes the prepositions 'at' or 'in' Can be used as an abstract noun without an article in philosophical contexts
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Contexto cultural

The term is deeply rooted in seafaring history, symbolizing safety, the end of a long voyage, and the importance of a reliable foundation.

Quiz rápido

The storm was approaching, so the captain steered the ship toward a protected ___.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: anchorage

Palabras relacionadas

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

people

A1

People refers to a group of human beings or the general public. It is the standard plural form of the word 'person'.

put

A1

To move something into a particular place or position. It is a fundamental verb used to describe the act of placing an object or setting a situation in a specific location.

mean

A1

To have a specific sense or significance, especially when explaining a word or sign. It can also describe a person's intention or the importance of something to someone.

keep

A1

To continue to have or hold something in your possession or at your disposal. It also means to remain in a specific state, condition, or position without changing.

begin

A1

To start doing something or for an event to happen for the first time. It is often used to describe the first point of a process or activity.

seem

A1

To give the impression of being something or having a particular quality based on what you see or hear. It is used to describe an appearance or feeling that may or may not be the actual truth.

help

A1

To make it easier for someone to do something by offering your services, resources, or support. It can involve physical effort, providing information, or giving money to assist a person or a cause.

talk

A1

To speak in order to give information or express ideas, feelings, or thoughts. It typically involves a conversation between two or more people or a person addressing an audience.

start

A1

To begin doing something or to cause something to happen for the first time. It is frequently used when talking about movements, journeys, or making a machine or engine begin to work.

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