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Harbour vs. Harbor
Harbour
/ˈhɑːbə/Examples:
The ship was in the harbour.There were two big harbours, and a hill called "The Spy-glass".I could see the Hispaniola in the harbour to my right.
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Harbor
/ˈhɑːbə/Examples:
The town harbors ancient secrets beneath its soil.He harbored hopes of one day becoming an astronaut.She harbors a love for classical music in her heart.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Harbor is the American English spelling, while harbour is the British English version.
- Both words have the same pronunciation despite the spelling difference.
- Remember that American English often simplifies spelling by dropping u in words like color vs colour, and harbor is no exception.
- The meaning does not change despite the spelling difference, so focus on the context of use such as location specific publications.
- Choose the spelling that corresponds with the style guide you are following or the audience you are writing for.
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