Download the app
educalingo
Search

Meaning of "aweigh" in the English dictionary

Dictionary
DICTIONARY
section

PRONUNCIATION OF AWEIGH

aweigh  [əˈweɪ] play
facebooktwitterpinterestwhatsapp

GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AWEIGH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Aweigh is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES AWEIGH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

List of ship directions

This list of ship directions explains dozens of related terms such as fore, aft, astern, aboard, or topside. For background, see below: Origins. ▪ abaft: at or toward the stern of a ship, or further back from a location.[1] ▪ aboard: onto or within a ship, or in a group.[2] ▪ above: a higher deck of the ship.[1] ▪ aft: toward the stern of a ship.[1] ▪ adrift: floating in the water without propulsion. ▪ aground: resting on the shore or wedged against the sea floor.[3] ▪ ahull: with sails furled and helm lashed alee.[4] ▪ alee: on or toward the lee.[5] ▪ aloft: the stacks, masts, rigging, or other area above the highest solid structure.[1] ▪ amidships: near the middle part of a ship.[1] ▪ aport: toward the port side of a ship.[6] ▪ ashore: on or towards the shore or land.[7] ▪ astarboard: toward the starboard side of a ship.[8] ▪ astern: toward the rear of a ship.[9] ▪ athwartships: toward the sides of a ship.[1] ▪ aweather: toward the weather or windward side of a ship.

Definition of aweigh in the English dictionary

The definition of aweigh in the dictionary is no longer hooked into the bottom; hanging by its rode.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AWEIGH


Anhui
ˈænˈweɪ
Anhwei
ˈænˈweɪ
away
əˈweɪ
counterweigh
ˌkaʊntəˈweɪ
foreweigh
fɔːˈweɪ
hadaway
ˌhædəˈweɪ
halfway
ˌhɑːfˈweɪ
lwei
ləˈweɪ
outweigh
ˌaʊtˈweɪ
overweigh
ˌəʊvəˈweɪ
preweigh
priːˈweɪ
reweigh
riːˈweɪ
straightaway
ˌstreɪtəˈweɪ
wellaway
ˈwɛləˈweɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AWEIGH

awayness
AWD
awdl
awe
awe-inspiring
awe-stricken
aweather
awed
awee
aweel
aweless
awelessness
awesome
awesomely
awesomeness
awestricken
awestrike
awestruck
aweto
awful

WORDS THAT END LIKE AWEIGH

bobsleigh
Burleigh
dog sleigh
dreigh
Eastleigh
inveigh
Leigh
neigh
Raleigh
Rayleigh
screigh
skeigh
skreigh
sleigh
under weigh
weigh

Synonyms and antonyms of aweigh in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «aweigh» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR
online translator

TRANSLATION OF AWEIGH

Find out the translation of aweigh to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of aweigh from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «aweigh» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

aweigh
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aweigh
570 millions of speakers

English

aweigh
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Aweigh
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

aweigh
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Aweigh
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Aweigh
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

aweigh
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

dérapées
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Aweigh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

aweigh
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

aweigh
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

aweigh
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Aweigh
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

aweigh
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஆவேயிக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अवाच
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

aweigh
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Aweigh
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Aweigh
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Aweigh
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Aweigh
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Aweigh
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

aweigh
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

aweigh
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aweigh
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of aweigh

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AWEIGH»

The term «aweigh» is regularly used and occupies the 100.342 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
0
100%
FREQUENCY
Regularly used
53
/100
The map shown above gives the frequency of use of the term «aweigh» in the different countries.
Principal search tendencies and common uses of aweigh
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our English online dictionary and most widely used expressions with the word «aweigh».

FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AWEIGH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «aweigh» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «aweigh» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about aweigh

EXAMPLES

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AWEIGH»

Discover the use of aweigh in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to aweigh and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Acres Aweigh!
Acres Aweigh! is the story of that time, and of the woman who developed the resort, Mrs. Elizabeth P. Stark. Get to know and love this fascinating, courageous and groundbreaking woman as young tug master Overby himself knew her.
Joe Abb Overby, 2010
2
Anchors Aweigh
When the intrepid yet helpless Tressa "Calamity" Jayne Turner and her family mistakenly board a Weight Watchers cruise, Tressa discovers a murder plot more dastardly than the lo-cal dinners.
Kathleen Bacus, 2008
3
Anchors Aweigh: Hook Book
Hook Book Rote Writer, Tim Zeigdel. Author: Tim Zeigdel, born Timmy McGuire February 14, 1963 was adopted at the age of eight when his name changed. Tim now adopts the penname Rote Writer. He started writing decades ago after a light  ...
Rote Writer, Tim Zeigdel, 2013
4
Anchors Aweigh
Sequel to Maritime Men: After completing Navy Seal training, Cooper Fitch and Eli Jones face assignment to different platoons.
Janey Chapel, 2010
5
Anchors Aweigh
1120 Captain. Alfred H. Miles _ m A A Oboe 1 20 Al - — ll||7| Ilhl \O4\o4o [MVP Ill/\ '11 c) Copyright © 2005 by Gary W. Albrecht Captain. Alfred H. Miles J=120 AA Oboe 2 20 g—. http://www.WindsorBrass.com/sheetmusic Anchors Aweigh.
arr. by Windsor Publishing
6
Anchors Aweigh! Tales of Wooden Ship Days
Contributors Include James Fenimore Cooper, Oliver Wendell Holmes, Hermann Melville, Washington Irving, And Many Others. Additional Illustrators Are Stanley M. Arthurs, Manning DeV. Lee, And Many Others.
Oliver G. Swan, 2011
7
The Films of Hal Ashby
escape, an instrumental arrangement of "Anchors Aweigh" begins to play. The soundtrack — which consists of jaunty renditions of traditional military tunes such as "American Patrol," "Last Detail March," "Washington Post," and "Anchors ...
Christopher Beach, 2009
8
High Seas, Bell Bottoms and Anchors Aweigh
I sailed to Italy, Spain, Turkey, Greece, the Virgin Islands, Caribbean Sea and Norfolk, Virginia. I have always been a person who enjoys life and I know you will enjoy this book.Richard Wiemert, author.
Richard Wiemert, 2008
9
Garner's Modern American Usage
See wake. aweigh, in the phrase anchors aweigh (= anchors clear of the ground so that a ship can move), is often confused with away—e.g.: “Anchors away [read aweigh]: Shakeups in the Navy's chain of command have touched Adm. Patricia ...
Bryan Garner, 2009
10
Animated Features Released by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer: Anchors ...
Chapters: Anchors Aweigh, Arthur and the Invisibles, Rock
Source Wikipedia, Books Llc, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AWEIGH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term aweigh is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Grand Island church honors the military
... by singing the official songs of each military branch — “The Army Goes Rolling Along” for the U.S. Army, “Anchors Aweigh” for the U.S. Navy, ... «Grand Island Independent, Jul 15»
2
Celebrate Gene Kelly's Legacy on Screen and Off with These Three …
From his iconic dancing duet with Jerry the Mouse in Anchors Aweigh in 1945 to the breathtaking ballet of An American in Paris in 1951 and, ... «Long Beach Post, Jul 15»
3
Anchors aweigh
Submitted photoDave Stone of Catlin listens as a crew member aboard the USS Milius explains how different flags are used. Stone, whose ... «Danville Commercial News, Jul 15»
4
It's anchors aweigh as my ships come in
I felt like Robinson Crusoe this week. There stood I, telescope in hand, scouring the horizon for hours in search of a distant tall ship in full sail. «Belfast Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Talkin' with Sal: Raise the flag
... of "Taps" on the trombone, the three-volley salute, and the playing of both the Merchant Marine hymn and "Anchors Aweigh," the Navy hymn. «Casper Star-Tribune Online, Jul 15»
6
Take pride in America this July 4
For example, if you were in the Navy it is a given that you still get those “goose bumps” when you hear “Anchors Aweigh.” Be proud and show it. «Communities Digital News, Jul 15»
7
Anchors Aweigh event in Burlington raises $100000
It was “Anchors Aweigh” June 8 as Joelle's and Jeff's Guyshop took over the venue at the Royal Botanical Gardens for a fashion shows and ... «InsideHalton.com, Jul 15»
8
The 13th Army Band: weekend warriors on woodwinds
But their bread and butter is patriotic music — the Army Goes Rolling Along, Anchors Aweigh, the Marines' Hymn — plus show tunes and Frank ... «Miami Herald, Jul 15»
9
10 things to know before you book a cruise
But before you say "anchors aweigh," it will pay to learn a little about cruising. Because while an all-inclusive bundle sounds great, you could ... «CBS News, Jul 15»
10
Hilton Head veteran and witness to Normandy is honored at ceremony
Blakeslee may have been thinking of her when he joined hospice nurse and music therapist Jenna Watkins as she sang Anchors Aweigh. «Hilton Head Island Packet, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Aweigh [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/aweigh>. May 2024 ».
Download the educalingo app
en
English dictionary
Discover all that is hidden in the words on
index
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z