embarkment
[em-bahrk-muhnt]
/ ɛmˈbɑrk mənt /
NOUN
dock
Synonyms
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).
Example Sentences
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The release says the tanks were previously owned by Daufuskie Embarkment LLC but are now under the control of Netherlands-based Lex van Hessen Holding BV.
From Washington Times • Mar. 19, 2019
