Anchored Meaning in English
word · lemma: anchor
ˈæŋkɝd
ANG-kerd
ˈænkəd
ANG-kuhd
Definition
Held firmly in place by an anchor; also used figuratively to mean something is securely attached or based on something.
Usage & Nuances
Common in nautical contexts ('anchored the boat'), and figurative use ('anchored in tradition'). Formal to neutral tone. Often used for emotions, beliefs, or objects made stable.
Spanish: ancladoPortuguese (BR): ancoradoPortuguese (PT): ancoradoChinese (Simplified): 固定的 - 抛锚的Chinese (Traditional): 固定的 - 拋錨的Hindi: आधारित - लंगर डाला हुआArabic: مُرسىBengali: নোঙর করা - দৃঢ়ভাবে স্থিরRussian: закреплённый - якорем закреплённыйJapanese: 固定された - 碇で固定されたVietnamese: neo chặt - được giữ vữngKorean: 고정된 - 닻으로 고정된Turkish: demirlenmiş - sağlamlaştırılmışUrdu: لنگرانداز - مضبوطی سے جڑا ہواIndonesian: berlabuh - tertambat - dipatok kuat
Example Sentences
The boat is anchored near the coast.
basic
The tent was anchored with heavy rocks.
basic
His beliefs are anchored in his family values.
basic
I feel more anchored when I stick to my daily routine.
natural
The old statue was firmly anchored to prevent it from falling during the storm.
natural
Her confidence is anchored in years of hard work and experience.
natural