embarkment

[em-bahrk-muhnt] / ɛmˈbɑrk mənt /

NOUN

dock

Synonyms

STRONGEST

berth harbor jetty pier wharf

STRONG

landing levee lock marina quay slip

WEAK

landing pier

Frequently Asked Questions

What is another word for embarkment?

Embarkment refers to the act or process of embarking—getting onto or into a vehicle like a ship, plane, or train. The word embarkation means the same thing. Neither embarkment and embarkation are commonly used—a much more common synonym is boarding. Embark can also mean to start a journey, and embarkment can refer to the process of starting a journey. A similar word is departure. More generally, embarkment can be used to refer to the process of starting something, such as a business venture. A similarly general term is commencement.

What is the opposite (antonym) of embarkment?

The direct opposites of embarkment are disembarkment and disembarkation. A more common synonym of embarkment is boarding, and an antonym is deboarding, which is most commonly used in the context of airplanes (along with deplaning).

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At sunset, Captain Alwi extends his hand to mine in a cleansing dose of liberty in our ad hoc port of embarkment.

From Time Magazine Archive

Among the records of the town of Southampton, they have a minute and authentic account, drawn p. 83up at that time, of the encampment of Henry V. near the town, before his embarkment for France.

From Memoir of Jane Austen by Austen-Leigh, James Edward

Of the embarkment at Surrentum, Veranilda had only a confused recollection: fear and distress re-awoke in her as she tried to describe the setting forth to sea, and the voyage that followed.

From Veranilda by Gissing, George

Two days before the embarkment of the troops Colonel DeLancey called one morning on the Elder.

From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

She had told him on the previous night, at what place she was to view the embarkment; and she detected the first movement which showed him to be on the watch for her.

From A Song of a Single Note A Love Story by Barr, Amelia Edith Huddleston

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