port
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B1
🇺🇸
/pɔrt/
🇬🇧
/pɔːt/
harbor, connection
Etymology
Etymology Information
'port' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'portus,' where 'portus' meant 'harbor or haven.'
Historical Evolution
'portus' transformed into the Old English word 'port,' and eventually became the modern English word 'port.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'harbor or haven,' but over time it evolved to include meanings related to computer connections and software transfer.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a place where ships load and unload goods or passengers.
The ship docked at the port.
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Noun 2
a connection point for peripheral devices on a computer.
Connect the printer to the USB port.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35