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harbour

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑːrbər]

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Learn how to use harbour in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “place”

(noun) a harbour is a safe area of water where boats and ships can dock, load, and unload. It’s like a parking lot for boats, where they can stay when they are not sailing.

Example

The fishing boats are safe in the harbour during the storm.

Example

There is no harbour for big ships at the beach; they have to stay far out in the ocean.

Example

Is there a harbour nearby where we can find the boats?

Context: “shelter”

(verb) to harbour someone or something means to give them a safe place to stay or to keep a secret. It’s like protecting someone from danger or hiding something important.

Example

The family decided to harbour a stray dog until they could find its owner.

Example

They did not want to harbour any fears, so they talked about their worries instead.

Example

Will you harbour my secret if I tell you?

How to pronounce harbour

Pronunciation: [ˈhɑːrbər]

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