Anchored

Pronunciation: /ˈæŋ.kərd/

Definitions of anchored

verb to secure firmly in place

Example Sentences

A1 The boat was anchored in the harbor.

A2 The tent was securely anchored to the ground with stakes.

B1 The company's success was anchored by its strong marketing strategy.

B2 The documentary was anchored by the narrator's compelling storytelling.

C1 The team's victory was anchored by their exceptional teamwork and skill.

C2 The artist's reputation was anchored in their innovative and unique style.

adjective fixed securely in place

Example Sentences

A1 The boat was anchored in the calm harbor.

A2 The anchored ship swayed gently in the breeze.

B1 The anchored buoy marked the safe swimming area.

B2 The anchored oil rig stood tall in the ocean.

C1 The anchored submarine remained hidden from view.

C2 The anchored cruise ship provided a luxurious vacation experience.

Examples of anchored in a Sentence

formal The ship was securely anchored in the harbor.

informal We anchored the boat near the shore for a quick swim.

slang Let's anchor the car here and walk to the party.

figurative His beliefs are firmly anchored in his upbringing.

Grammatical Forms of anchored

• past tense: anchored
• plural: anchored
• comparative: more anchored
• superlative: most anchored
• present tense: anchor
• future tense: will anchor
• perfect tense: have anchored
• continuous tense: is anchoring
• singular: anchors
• positive degree: anchored
• infinitive: to anchor
• gerund: anchoring
• participle: anchoring

Origin and Evolution of anchored

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'anchored' originated from the Old English word 'ancor', which was derived from the Latin word 'ancora'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'anchored' has retained its basic meaning of securing a ship with an anchor, but it has also been used metaphorically to mean being grounded or stable in various contexts.