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- pronunciation:
- buhr
o
[or]
buh
ro
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a hole or tunnel dug by certain animals for use as a hiding place or home.
The chipmunk heard a sharp noise and disappeared into its burrow.
- synonyms:
- cave, hole, hollow, tunnel
- similar words:
- cavity, den, lair, refuge, sanctuary
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| related words: |
fold |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
burrows, burrowing, burrowed |
| definition 1: |
to dig into or in the earth.
The rabbit burrowed in the garden.
- synonyms:
- dig, tunnel
- similar words:
- furrow, scoop
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| definition 2: |
to move as if digging a burrow.
She burrowed her way through the snow drifts.- synonyms:
- dig, hollow, tunnel
- similar words:
- furrow, gouge
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| related words: |
bore, dig, mine |
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| derivation: |
burrower (n.) |
The words burrow, borough, and burro all sound alike, but each has a different meaning.
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