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Ship

ʃɪp
Very common
~ 1300
~ 1300, Very common
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A large boat for transporting people or goods by sea, To send or transport something by a ship or other means, To support or approve of a romantic relationship between two people, often fictional characters

Ship - Meanings

A large boat for transporting people or goods by sea

Example: The cruise ship sailed to exotic destinations.
Usage: formalContext: travel industry, maritime discussions
Note: Commonly used in the context of maritime transportation and travel.

To send or transport something by a ship or other means

Example: We will ship the products to our customers tomorrow.
Usage: formal/informalContext: business, e-commerce, everyday conversations
Note: Used in both formal business settings and casual conversations related to sending items.

To support or approve of a romantic relationship between two people, often fictional characters

Example: I ship Harry and Hermione from the Harry Potter series.
Usage: informalContext: fandom discussions, social media
Note: Commonly used in fan communities to express support for a particular romantic pairing.

Ship's synonyms

vessel

A vessel is a general term for any floating or airborne structure designed for transportation or navigation.
Example: The cargo was loaded onto the vessel for transportation.
Note: Vessel is a more formal and generic term compared to 'ship'.

boat

A boat is a smaller watercraft that is typically used for pleasure, fishing, or short trips.
Example: They sailed the boat along the coast for a leisurely afternoon.
Note: Boat generally refers to smaller watercraft compared to 'ship'.

craft

Craft is a term that can refer to any type of vehicle or vessel, often emphasizing skill or artistry in its construction or operation.
Example: The craft was equipped with advanced navigation systems.
Note: Craft is a more versatile term that can encompass various types of vehicles beyond just ships.

Ship expressions, common phrases

Ship out

To send something, especially goods or products, to a destination or customer.
Example: The goods will ship out tomorrow morning.
Note: The original word 'ship' refers to a vessel used for transportation on water, while 'ship out' specifically refers to the action of sending goods or products.

Set sail

To begin a journey by boat or ship.
Example: They plan to set sail for their vacation next week.
Note: While 'ship' refers to the vessel itself, 'set sail' refers to the action of starting a journey on a ship.

Shipshape

Neat, tidy, and well-organized; in good order.
Example: He always keeps his workspace neat and shipshape.
Note: This phrase originated from the idea of a ship being well-organized and maintained to function properly at sea.

Jump ship

To abandon or leave a situation, often before it becomes difficult or dangerous.
Example: After the company announced layoffs, many employees decided to jump ship.
Note: While 'ship' refers to a vessel, 'jump ship' is a figurative expression meaning to leave a situation or group.

Smooth sailing

To proceed easily and without any obstacles.
Example: The project had some challenges at the beginning, but now it's smooth sailing.
Note: This phrase uses 'sailing' metaphorically to indicate smooth progress or easy advancement.

Miss the boat

To miss an opportunity or chance, especially by being too slow to act.
Example: I missed the boat on investing in that company before it became successful.
Note: While 'boat' is used in this idiom, it is often associated with the concept of missing an opportunity rather than a literal boat.

Ship of fools

A situation where a group of people behave in a silly or senseless manner.
Example: The political debate turned into a ship of fools with all the arguing and lack of progress.
Note: In this idiom, 'ship of fools' is a metaphorical expression describing a group's behavior rather than an actual ship.

Ship everyday (slang) expressions

Ship

In fandom culture, 'ship' is short for 'relationship'. When someone 'ships' two characters, it means they support or want those characters to have a romantic relationship.
Example: I totally ship those two characters from the TV show.
Note: The slang 'ship' has a more specific and fandom-related meaning compared to the original word 'ship'.

Relationship

In informal conversations, 'relationship' can refer to any connection between people, not just romantic ones. It can describe friendships, partnerships, or any kind of association.
Example: Their relationship is so strong; they really support each other.
Note: The slang term 'relationship' has a broader usage than just referring to romantic connections.

Friendship

A 'friendship' is a close relationship between two or more people based on mutual trust, support, and respect. It doesn't necessarily involve romantic feelings.
Example: I value our friendship; you've always been there for me.
Note: The term 'friendship' specifically denotes a non-romantic relationship built on companionship and goodwill.

Battleship

'Battleship' is a guessing game for two players in which each player has a grid on which they secretly mark their ships. The goal is to guess and sink the opponent's ships.
Example: We used to play Battleship for hours when we were kids.
Note: The term 'Battleship' refers to a specific board game and is not directly related to actual ships.

Shipwreck

In informal language, 'shipwreck' can be used metaphorically to describe a disastrous or chaotic situation, similar to a real shipwreck.
Example: Their plan was a complete shipwreck; nothing went according to the schedule.
Note: The term 'shipwreck' in slang retains the sense of disaster associated with a real shipwreck.

Fanship

The term 'fanship' is a playful combination of 'fan' and 'relationship'. It describes a strong admiration or support for a person or their work.
Example: I'm a huge fan of their work; I have a real fanship for everything they do.
Note: The slang term 'fanship' specifically indicates a strong fan connection, whereas 'relationship' is more general in nature.

Censorship

In colloquial usage, 'censorship' can refer to the act of restricting or controlling information, opinions, or artistic works.
Example: The censorship of certain topics in movies restricts freedom of expression.
Note: The term 'censorship' in slang is used more broadly than just in the context of controlling communications.

Ship - Examples

The ship sailed across the ocean.
He learned how to navigate and sail a ship.
The company specializes in shipbuilding and maritime transportation.

Ship grammar

Ship - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: ship
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): ships
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): ship
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): shipped
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): shipping
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): ships
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): ship
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): ship
Syllabification and Stress
ship Contains 1 syllables: ship
Phonetic transcription: ˈship
ship , ˈship (The red syllable is stressed)

Ship - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
ship: ~ 1300 (Very common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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