anchored

[ˈæŋkərd]

anchored Definition

• 1. secured firmly in position and unlikely to move
• 2. having an anchor attached

Using anchored: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "anchored" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ship was anchored in the harbor.

• Example

  The tent was anchored to the ground with stakes.

• Example

  The news anchor remained anchored to the desk throughout the broadcast.

anchored Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for anchored

• fixed
• fastened
• secure
• moored

Antonyms for anchored

• unanchored
• loose
• unfastened

Phrases with anchored

• anchor baby

  a child born in a country to parents who are not citizens of that country, especially when the child's birthright citizenship can facilitate the parents' eventual immigration

  Example

  The debate over anchor babies has been a contentious issue in US politics.

• anchor store

  the largest or most important store in a shopping mall or retail chain

  Example

  The anchor store in this mall is a large department store.

• anchor point

  a fixed point used as a reference for measuring or positioning something

  Example

  The climber secured his rope to an anchor point on the cliff.

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Summary: anchored in Brief

'Anchored' [ˈæŋkərd] refers to something that is secured firmly in position and unlikely to move, or having an anchor attached. Examples include a ship anchored in a harbor, a tent anchored to the ground, or a news anchor remaining anchored to the desk during a broadcast. Phrases like 'anchor baby' and 'anchor store' use 'anchor' in different contexts, while 'anchor point' refers to a fixed point used as a reference for measuring or positioning something.