noun

anchors

anch·ors 2 syllables

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 7
Starts with A

Definition of Anchors

A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.

How to use Anchors

Anchors is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Related words with similar meanings include anchor tenant — each with slight differences in tone or formality. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Anchors

Antonyms for Anchors

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How many syllables does anchors have?

Anchors has 2 syllables: anch·ors. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is anchors?

Anchors is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for anchors?

Words with similar meanings to anchors include anchor tenant. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use anchors in a sentence?

Anchors can be used in sentences where a noun describing a tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement. is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

What words start with the same letter as anchors?

Anchors starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does anchors have?

Anchors has 7 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.