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aweigh Synonyms

Another word for aweigh

Choosing another word for aweigh depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Raised just clear of the sea floor or river bottom and hanging perpendicularly (used of a ship's anchor).

Usage Example

"Once the first mate confirmed that the anchor was atrip, the captain ordered the vessel to steam out of the harbor."

Strongest
atrip
Strong
hoisted
Weak
raised

• adverb (Context 2)

In a position hanging just clear of the bottom after being hoisted (of a ship's anchor).

Usage Example

"The crew heaved at the capstan until the heavy iron anchor hung atrip beneath the bow."

Strongest
atrip

Opposites of aweigh

The opposite of aweigh shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

anchored
moored
See all opposites of aweigh

• Nearby Words

awatere
away
awe
aweigh
awesome
awesomely
awesomeness

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Aweigh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/aweigh
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