Berth ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Berth ( noun )

  1. A place on a ship, train, or bus where one can sleep or rest.
  2. A place in a port or harbour where a ship can be moored.
  3. A job or position that is available.

Origin:

The word berth is derived from the old english word "beorht" meaning bright, and the old norse word "bera" meaning to bear or carry. originally, it referred to a place where a ship could be moored or anchored.

Examples:

  1. The ship had a limited number of berths available for passengers.
  2. The passengers were shown to their berths on the train.
  3. The ship was secured at its berth in the harbour.
  4. The company had a number of job berths open for engineers.
  5. The football team secured a playoff berth with their last game win.

(As a verb)

Berth ( verb )

  1. A place on a ship, train, or bus where one can sleep or rest.
  2. A place in a port or harbour where a ship can be moored.
  3. A job or position that is available.

Origin:

The word berth is derived from the old english word "beorht" meaning bright, and the old norse word "bera" meaning to bear or carry. originally, it referred to a place where a ship could be moored or anchored.

Examples:

  1. The ship had a limited number of berths available for passengers.
  2. The passengers were shown to their berths on the train.
  3. The ship was secured at its berth in the harbour.
  4. The company had a number of job berths open for engineers.
  5. The football team secured a playoff berth with their last game win.
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