port
1 antonyms and opposites of port, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
Antonyms
How to use port
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From Old English port, borrowed from Latin portus ("harbour"). The "left side of a ship" sense arose because old vessels steered with an oar on the right and so had to dock on their left side.
Full origin of port →Frequently asked questions
What does “port” mean?
The word “port” means a town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter. In plain terms, a harbour town, the left side of a ship, a connection socket on a device, the act of adapting software to another system, or a sweet fortified wine.
How do you pronounce “port”?
“Port” is pronounced pawt (/pɔɹt/ in IPA).
How do you use “port” in a sentence?
Here is “port” used in a sentence: “The ship docked at the port early in the morning.”
What is the opposite of “port”?
The opposite of “port” — its antonyms — is starboard.
What part of speech is “port”?
Depending on how it is used, “port” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “port” come from?
The word “port” comes from Latin. From Old English port, borrowed from Latin portus ("harbour"). The "left side of a ship" sense arose because old vessels steered with an oar on the right and so had to dock on their left side.
Is “port” a common word?
“Port” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.
How many meanings does “port” have?
“Port” has 5 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a town or harbour where ships load, unload, or shelter.
What is the difference between port and starboard?
These describe the two sides of a ship rather than a harbour. Facing the front, or bow, port is the left-hand side and starboard is the right. Fixed terms like these prevent confusion because they never change with the direction a crew member happens to be looking. Port is easy to recall — like 'left', it is the shorter word.
What is the difference between a port and a harbour?
A harbour is a sheltered stretch of water where ships can anchor safely. A port is the wider facility — usually a town with docks, cranes, and terminals — built around a harbour so vessels can load and unload cargo or passengers. Every port has a harbour, but not every harbour is a port.
What are the different types of ports?
Ports are often grouped by what they handle. Seaports sit on the coast, while inland ports lie on rivers or canals. Others are named for their main role, such as fishing ports, cargo or container ports, cruise ports for passengers, and naval ports used by military fleets.