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port vs harbor

harbor vs port

port and harbor both are nouns.

port is an adjective but harbor is not an adjective.

port and harbor both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
port Yes Yes Yes No
harbor Yes No Yes No
As nouns, harbor is a hyponym of port; that is, harbor is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than port:
  • port: a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
  • harbor: a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
Other hyponyms of port include entrepot, transshipment center, free port, home port, outport, point of entry, port of entry, harbour, haven, seaport, treaty port.
port (noun) harbor (noun)
an opening (in a wall or ship or armored vehicle) for firing through a place of refuge and comfort and security
(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) a sheltered port where ships can take on or discharge cargo
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
port (adjective) harbor (adjective)
located on the left side of a ship or aircraft
port (verb) harbor (verb)
modify (software) for use on a different machine or platform maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
drink port hold back a thought or feeling about
carry or hold with both hands diagonally across the body, especially of weapons keep in one's possession; of animals
carry, bear, convey, or bring secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
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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