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harbor vs port

port vs harbor

harbor and port both are nouns.

harbor is not an adjective while port is an adjective.

harbor and port both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
harbor Yes No Yes No
port Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, port is a hypernym of harbor; that is, port is a word with a broader meaning than harbor:
  • harbor: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
  • port: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
harbor (noun) port (noun)
a place of refuge and comfort and security an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through
a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo (computer science) computer circuit consisting of the hardware and associated circuitry that links one device with another (especially a computer and a hard disk drive or other peripherals)
the left side of a ship or aircraft to someone who is aboard and facing the bow or nose
sweet dark-red dessert wine originally from Portugal
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
harbor (adjective) port (adjective)
located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
harbor (verb) port (verb)
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings) modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform
hold back a thought or feeling about drink port
keep in one's possession; of animals carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals) carry, bear, convey, or bring
turn or go to the port or left side, of a ship
put or turn on the left side, of a ship
land at or reach a port
bring to port
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