anchored — firmly secured or fixed in position
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: firmly secured or fixed in position
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈæŋkərd/
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
Anchored in triumph, honoured for lands conquered!
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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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