anchored — firmly secured or fixed in position
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: firmly secured or fixed in position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋkərd/
Korean meaning: 단단히 고정된, 안전하게 묶인
Korean pronunciation: **앵**커드
Example Sentences
- My lazy brother is permanently anchored to the couch every weekend.
- The news program is anchored by a famous journalist.
- Her diet plan was anchored to the refrigerator door, but her willpower wasn't anchored anywhere.
anchored
ADJECTIVE//ˈæŋkərd//
firmly secured or fixed in position

a sailor checks the thick rope connecting his boat to the wooden dock pier. The rope is tied with multiple strong knots around a heavy metal cleat. Wild winds blow around them causing waves to rock other loose objects. The sailor's boat stays completely still and secure despite the storm. Other boats without proper ties drift dangerously in the background water. A dock worker nearby nods approvingly at the secure connection. the boat being firmly secured and fixed in position
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Anchored in triumph, honoured for lands conquered!
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Origin
고대 그리스어 'ankyra(닻)'에서 유래된 단어로, 바다에서 배를 고정시키는 도구에서 시작하여 '무언가를 단단히 고정시키다'라는 의미로 확장되었습니다.
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“My lazy brother is permanently anchored to the couch every weekend.”
“The news program is anchored by a famous journalist.”
“Her diet plan was anchored to the refrigerator door, but her willpower wasn't anchored anywhere.”
“The company's success is anchored in customer satisfaction.”
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