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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 generally larger than a harbor and can include multiple harbors within it.
- Ports usually have infrastructure for ships to load and unload cargo, while harbors are mainly for shelter and safety of ships.
- Think of a port as a city's gateway, buzzing with trade, while a harbor is a safe retreat from the sea.
- Ports often connect to rail and road networks, whereas harbors are primarily for docking and mooring.
- Harbors are typically natural or artificially created to protect boats from rough waters, whereas ports are commercial hubs with facilities for trade.
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