Basic Details
Word: Harbour
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A place on the coast where ships can dock safely to load and unload goods or passangers.
Synonyms: Port, haven, shelter
Antonyms: Open sea, danger zone
Idioms and Phrases
- Harbour a grudge: To hold onto a feeling of resentment or anger towards someone. Example: "Even after years, he still harbours a grudge against his old friend for not inviting him to the party."
- Harbour hopes: To keep a desire or a dream alive in ones mind. Example: "She harboured hopes of becoming a professional artist one day."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The fishing boats returned to the harbour in the evening after a long day at sea.
Example 2: The new marina will provide safe harbour for yachts and small ships.
Example 3: During the storm, the sailors found a sheltered harbour to wait out the bad weather.
Fun Fact
Did you know that some harbours have been used for thousands of years? Ancient civilisations chose locations for harbours based on their safety and access to trade routes!
Famous Quote
"A safe harbour is better than a risky adventure." Anonymous
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "harbour" mean?
a) A tall building
b) A place where ships can dock safely
c) A type of tree
d) A large animal
Answer: b) A place where ships can dock safely
2. Which of these is a synonym of "harbour"?
a) Port
b) House
c) Farm
d) City
Answer: a) Port
3. Which sentence uses "harbour" correctly?
a) The harbour was filled with colourful flowers.
b) The harbour welcomed many ships during the festival.
c) She harboured a rainbow under her bed.
d) They played football in the harbour.
Answer: b) The harbour welcomed many ships during the festival.
4. Which idiom means to hold onto negative feelings?
a) Harbour hopes
b) Harbour a grudge
c) Harbour a treasure
d) Come to the harbour
Answer: b) Harbour a grudge
5. What is the opposite of a harbour?
a) Safe place
b) Open sea
c) Land
d) Beach
Answer: b) Open sea
