holes
Translation
holes, openings, flaws
Examples
There are holes in my old socks.
There are holes in my old socks.
There are some holes in his argument.
There are some holes in his argument.
Grammar Patterns
a hole in ((sth.)) an opening in something There's a hole in the bucket.
Similar Words
Synonyms: opening, gap, aperture; Antonyms: plug, patch
Etymology
From Old English 'hol', meaning 'hollow place, cave'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'whole' thing that is missing a part, creating a 'hole'. The similar sounds help to connect the words.