cave
Translation
cave, grotto
Examples
They explored the dark cave.
They explored the dark cave.
The bear lives in a cave.
The bear lives in a cave.
Grammar Patterns
a cave in ((sth.)) a hollow space in the side of a hill or cliff They found a cave in the hillside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cavern, grotto
Etymology
From Old French 'cave', from Latin 'cavea' meaning 'hollow'.
Memory Tips
Picture a caveman living inside a dark, rocky opening in a mountain.