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Anchors away vs. Anchors aweigh
Anchors away
/ˈæŋ.kəz əˈweɪ/Examples:
The crew shouted 'anchors away' as the ship departed.Once the anchors were away, our journey truly began.They sang 'anchors away' to celebrate the new voyage.
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This word has no antonymsAnchors aweigh
/ˌæŋ.kɚz əˈweɪ/Examples:
The captain shouted, 'Anchors aweigh!' and the ship set sail.At dawn, the crew heard the call: 'Anchors aweigh!With a loud cheer, the sailors cried, 'Anchors aweigh!
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Anchors away sounds like it means the anchors are far from the ship, which is incorrect.
- Anchors aweigh means that the anchors are being lifted from the sea bed and the ship is ready to sail.
- Remember, aweigh is a maritime term specifically related to the anchor being lifted.
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