harbor
English meaning: Harbor
Definition
Any place of shelter.
Example
“The neighborhood is a well-known harbor for petty thieves.”
Another example: “It is unwise to harbour resentment for so long.”
Usage — When, Where & How
Refers literally to a sheltered body of water where ships anchor (US spelling 'harbor', UK 'harbour'), and figuratively to any place of refuge. Also a verb: to harbour a fugitive, doubts, or feelings. Neutral register.
Etymology & Origin
English — Origin & History
From Old English 'herebeorg' (lodging, shelter), from 'here' (army) + 'beorg' (refuge), dating to before the 12th century.
Related Words
Common Collocations
- natural harbor
- safe harbor
- harbor entrance
- harbor doubts
- enter the harbor
Word Forms
harbor / harbour (n & v); harbors; harbored; harboring
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Literary Heritage
“To thine own self be true, and it must follow, as the night the day, thou canst not then be false to any man.”
/To thine own self be true/
“Be honest with yourself — and as naturally as night follows day, you will be unable to be false to others.”
“I'm nobody! Who are you? Are you nobody, too?”
/I'm nobody! Who are you?/
“I am nobody — and that quiet anonymity is more honest than the noise of public fame.”
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