Cool MateMeaning of Ships
Large vessels designed for transporting goods or people across oceans.
In simple words: Large boats that carry people or things across water.
Ships in a sentence
- The ships in the harbor are ready for departures.
- Many ships compete in the annual regatta.
- She works on cargo ships that travel internationally.
- The museum displays old ships from the 19th century.
- They announced new regulations for commercial ships operating in the area.
- When the storm hit, all the ships were ordered to return to the dock.
How to use Ships
Use 'ships' in formal contexts when discussing maritime topics. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.
Grammar pattern
standalone noun
Memory hint
Think of 'big ships sailing on the sea, carrying cargo or people'.
Related words
Collocations with Ships
- cargo ships
- cruise ships
- warships
- merchant ships
- fishing ships
Common mistakes with Ships
- 'Ship' is sometimes confused with 'boat', but ships are larger.
- Learners might say 'the ships are sailing' instead of 'the ships sail'.
- 'Ship' is often incorrectly used to describe all watercraft.
Ships appears in
Ships in other languages
More words like Ships
- Boats
- Craft
- Don't shoot
A command to stop someone from shooting a weapon.
- How you get there
A phrase used to inquire about the way to reach a specific location.
- Your hips here
Refers to the specific location of your hips at this place.
- HipB2
the area at either side of the body between the top of the leg and the middle part of the body; the joint at the top of the leg that connects it with the top part of the body
People also search for
- Ships meaning
- meaning of Ships
- Ships definition
- define Ships
- what does Ships mean
- Ships means
- how to use Ships
Frequently asked questions about Ships
What does Ships mean?
Large boats that carry people or things across water.
What is the definition of Ships?
Large vessels designed for transporting goods or people across oceans.
How do you use Ships in a sentence?
The ships in the harbor are ready for departures.
Can you give another example of Ships?
Many ships compete in the annual regatta.
What are synonyms for Ships?
Common alternatives include vessels, boats, craft, liners, freighters.
What is the opposite of Ships?
Opposite meanings include land, shore.
What words go with Ships?
It commonly pairs with cargo ships, cruise ships, warships, merchant ships, fishing ships.
What are common mistakes when using Ships?
'Ship' is sometimes confused with 'boat', but ships are larger. Learners might say 'the ships are sailing' instead of 'the ships sail'. 'Ship' is often incorrectly used to describe all watercraft.
How do you pronounce Ships?
US: //ʃɪps//, UK: //ʃɪps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Ships?
Use 'ships' in formal contexts when discussing maritime topics. Avoid in casual conversations unless relevant.