Synonyms for

Ark

Verb / ɑ:rk / Another word for ark — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a large boat or structure used for storing or protecting something

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

vessel container repository

Literary

barge ark of salvation

Antonyms

wreck ruin destruction disaster calamity shipwreck

Common collocations

  • Noah's ark
  • the ark of the covenant
  • build an ark
  • save the animals
  • floodwaters rose
  • a great flood
  • escape the flood

Word family

noun ark

Usage note

Primarily used in reference to Noah's Ark or the Ark of the Covenant. Less commonly used for a general-purpose vessel.

Example sentences

  1. The ark was filled with animals two by two.
  2. The ancient Egyptians used arks to store grain.
  3. Noah's ark is a well-known story from the Bible.
  4. We need to find a safe place to store our belongings, like an ark.
  5. The ark was made of wood and coated with tar.

Quotes

  • The ark was built by amateurs, the Titanic was built by professionals.
  • An ark is not a ship, it is a lifeboat.
  • The ark was not built in a day.

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