Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pawrt, pohrt]
- /pɔrt, poʊrt/
- /ˈpɔːtɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pawrt, pohrt]
- /pɔrt, poʊrt/
Definitions of ported word
- noun ported Military. the position of a rifle or other weapon when ported. 1
- noun ported Digital Technology. a version of an existing video game published for a different console or device. 1
- noun ported Archaic. manner of bearing oneself; carriage or deportment. 1
- adjective ported pertaining to or designating port. 1
- adjective ported located on the left side of a vessel or aircraft. 1
- verb with object ported Military. to carry (a rifle or other weapon) with both hands, in a slanting direction across the front of the body, with the barrel or like part near the left shoulder. 1
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Origin of ported
First appearance:
before 1570 One of the 33% oldest English words
First recorded in 1570-80; special use of port4
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Ported
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ported popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
ported usage trend in Literature
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Antonyms for ported
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