cave
Translation
cave
Examples
Early humans lived in caves.
Early humans lived in caves.
We explored the dark cave with a flashlight.
We explored the dark cave with a torch.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) cave a large natural hole in the side of a hill or under the ground We explored the cave.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cavern, grotto, hollow
Etymology
From Latin 'cavea', meaning 'a hollow'.
Memory Tips
A simple, short word for a hole in the ground. Picture a bear hibernating in a dark cave.