anchor

[ang-ker] / ˈæŋ kər /

NOUN

something used to hold another thing securely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

mainstay

STRONG

ballast bower comfort defense fastener foothold grapnel grip hold hook mooring pillar protection safeguard security staff stay support

WEAK

grappling iron kedge mud hook

Antonyms

STRONG

release

VERB

hold, be held securely

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attach dock fasten fix moor secure tie up

STRONG

berth catch drop imbed plant stay tie

WEAK

make port

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detach disconnect loose loosen unfasten

STRONG

lose

WEAK

let go

Example Sentences

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Contact mines can drift around on the surface with the current or can be moored to an anchor on the sea floor.

From Barron's

His legs felt like anchors dragging across the court.

From Los Angeles Times

The goal of winning top scholar has been my anchor.

From Literature

“But provided longer-term inflation expectations remain sufficiently anchored, we would look for a pivot to easing in this case.”

From MarketWatch

The new 42nd District remains anchored in Garcia’s home base of Long Beach.

From Los Angeles Times