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Harbor vs. Port
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 antonymsPort
/pɔːrt/Examples:
'They're all sea ports.Then he went straight to the port with Mrs Aouda.Mr Fogg will be at the port now.'
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A port is a broader term that includes infrastructure for moving goods and people in and out, whereas a harbor is primarily a shelter for ships.
- Think of ports as bustling hubs where cargo is transferred, while harbors are safe spaces for anchorage.
- Ports often have more facilities like customs and storage, while harbors focus on providing shelter from the weather.
- A port usually encompasses a harbor, but a harbor does not necessarily include port operations.
- Ports are essential for economic activities, but harbors are more concerned with providing safe anchorage.
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