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- [ang-ker]
- /ˈæŋ kər/
- /ˈæŋ.kər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ang-ker]
- /ˈæŋ kər/
Definitions of anchored word
- noun anchored any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold. 1
- noun anchored any similar device for holding fast or checking motion: an anchor of stones. 1
- noun anchored any device for securing a suspension or cantilever bridge at either end. 1
- noun anchored any of various devices, as a metal tie, for binding one part of a structure to another. 1
- noun anchored a person or thing that can be relied on for support, stability, or security; mainstay: Hope was his only anchor. 1
- noun anchored Radio and Television. a person who is the main broadcaster on a program of news, sports, etc., and who usually also serves as coordinator of all participating broadcasters during the program; anchorman or anchorwoman; anchorperson. 1
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Origin of anchored
First appearance:
before 900 One of the 4% oldest English words
before 900; Middle English anker, ancre, Old English ancor, ancer, ancra (compare Old Frisian, Middle Dutch, Middle Low German anker) < Latin anc(h)ora < Greek ánkȳra
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Parts of speech for Anchored
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
anchored popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
anchored usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for anchored
adjective anchored
- immobile — incapable of moving or being moved.
- well-built — simple past tense and past participle of build.
- stabile — fixed in position; stable.
- stationary — standing still; not moving.
- immotile — not able to move; not motile.
Antonyms for anchored
adverb anchored
- goalless — the result or achievement toward which effort is directed; aim; end.
- unanchored — any of various devices dropped by a chain, cable, or rope to the bottom of a body of water for preventing or restricting the motion of a vessel or other floating object, typically having broad, hooklike arms that bury themselves in the bottom to provide a firm hold.
- unmoored — to loose (a vessel) from moorings or anchorage.
- directionless — the act or an instance of directing.
- adrift — If a boat is adrift, it is floating on the water and is not tied to anything or controlled by anyone.
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