anchored
Anchored (adj) means Firmly fixed or held in place, so it cannot easily move or drift. Example: “The tent was anchored to the ground with steel pegs to survive the storm.”
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Firmly fixed or held in place, so it cannot easily move or drift.
"The tent was anchored to the ground with steel pegs to survive the storm."
"Her sense of confidence was anchored in years of hard-won experience."
How to use anchored
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHeld steady or secured — literally (a boat, a structure) or figuratively (a belief, a routine).
Common pairings
anchored in reality
firmly anchored
anchored to the seabed
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What does “anchored” mean?
The word “anchored” means firmly fixed or held in place, so it cannot easily move or drift. In plain terms, held steady or secured — literally (a boat, a structure) or figuratively (a belief, a routine).
How do you use “anchored” in a sentence?
Here is “anchored” used in a sentence: “The tent was anchored to the ground with steel pegs to survive the storm.”
What part of speech is “anchored”?
“Anchored” is an adjective.
Is “anchored” a common word?
“Anchored” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
