Berths — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbərth/

Meaning & Definition of Berths

Berths (verb)

  1. to bring (something, such as a ship or automotive vehicle) into a berth
  2. to allot quarters or accommodations to, to allot a berth to
  3. to come into a berth

Berths (noun)

  1. sufficient distance for maneuvering a ship
  2. an amount of distance maintained for safety
  3. the place where a ship lies when at anchor or at a wharf

Berths (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

    "found a berth at a travel agency"

    similar: appointments, billets, capacities, connections, functions, jobs, places, positions, posts, situations
    related: businesses, employments, employs, occupations, professions, works, offices, spots, callings, pursuits, trades, vocations, lines, rackets, engagements, gigs, livelihoods, livings, careers, lifeworks, practices, duties, missions, postings, services, tasks
    near: avocations, unemployments

Berths (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in moors, ties up

    similar: moors, ties up, anchors, docks, lands, beaches, grounds, harbors, arrives, reaches, shows up, turns up, debarks, disembarks
    opposite: embarks, launches, sails

Related Entry: Berth (noun)

Berth is a different word from Berths. The synonyms below are for berth, not for berths.

  1. an assignment at which one regularly works for pay

    "found a berth at a travel agency"

    similar: appointment, billet, capacity, connection, function, job, place, position, post, situation
    related: business, employ, employment, occupation, profession, work, office, spot, calling, pursuit, trade, vocation, line, racket, engagement, gig, livelihood, living, career, lifework, practice, duty, mission, posting, service, task
    near: avocation, joblessness, unemployment

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Berths

The most common words with a similar meaning to Berths:

appointments, billets, capacities, connections, functions, jobs, places, positions, posts, situations, moors, ties up, anchors, docks, lands, beaches, grounds, harbors, arrives, reaches, shows up, turns up, debarks, disembarks

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Berths

Words with the opposite meaning of Berths:

embarks, launches, sails

Related Words for Berths

businesses, employments, employs, occupations, professions, works, offices, spots, callings, pursuits, trades, vocations, lines, rackets, engagements, gigs, livelihoods, livings, careers, lifeworks, practices, duties, missions, postings, services, tasks

Near Antonyms of Berths

avocations, unemployments

Word Forms of Berths

Inflections: berthed, berthing

Origin & Etymology of Berths

Middle English birth, probably from beren to bear + -th

First known use: 1667t

Frequently Asked Questions about Berths

What does "Berths" mean?

"Berths" means to bring (something, such as a ship or automotive vehicle) into a berth. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to bring (something, such as a ship or automotive vehicle) into a berth. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Berths"?

Other words for "Berths" include appointments, billets, capacities, connections, functions, jobs, places and positions. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Berths" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Berths"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Berths". Common alternatives include appointments, billets, capacities, connections, functions, jobs, places, positions, posts and situations.

What is the opposite of "Berths"?

Antonyms of "Berths" include embarks, launches and sails. Near antonyms include avocations and unemployments.

How do you use "Berths" in a sentence?

Examples of "Berths" in a sentence: "found a berth at a travel agency".

Is "Berths" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Berths" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Berths"?

"Berths" is pronounced /ˈbərth/.

What is the origin of the word "Berths"?

"Berths" comes from Middle English birth, probably from beren to bear + -th. First known use: 1667t.