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The fishing boats rested in the harbor.
What does Harbor mean?
A harbor is a safe water place for boats.
Dictionary definition
A harbor is a sheltered area of water where boats can stay safely; as a verb, harbor can mean to keep a feeling or idea in your mind.
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Harbor in a sentence
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A stone wall helped protect the harbor from strong waves.
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In a story, a character might harbor hope even after a difficult day.
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Practice 1
What is a harbor?
A sheltered water place for boats matches the meaning of the word.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to harbor?
Port is close in meaning to harbor.
Practice 3
Which word is an opposite or strong contrast for harbor?
Open sea is a contrast because it is not sheltered like a harbor.
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Harbor
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har · ber · strongest beat: har
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WordHarbor.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningHarbor means A harbor is a safe water place for boats.
ExampleExample: The fishing boats rested in the harbor.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- har · ber
- Strongest beat
- har
- Ending
- ber
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on har.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
open seaWater not protected like a harbor.
dangerous watersA risky place for boats.
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Word family
Harbor word family
Base word
harbor
verb
harbored
Kept a feeling or idea in the past.
verb
harboring
Keeping a feeling or idea.
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Hint for students
A harbor is a safe water place for boats.
Common mix-up
Harbor is not the same as open sea. Harbor means a harbor is a safe water place for boats.
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Read this model sentence: A stone wall helped protect the harbor from strong waves. Clue words: stone, wall, helped. Underline clue words that show attention, safety, checking, or avoiding mistakes. Now write one new sentence that shows harbor without using the word harbor. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show harbor?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A stone wall helped protect the harbor from strong waves." Why does harbor fit better than open sea?
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