Burrowed: meaning, definitions and examples

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burrowed

 

[ หˆbษœหroสŠd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past action

The term 'burrowed' is the past tense of the verb 'burrow,' which means to dig a hole or tunnel into something, typically earth or another substance. It can also refer to someone moving or working their way through something to gain access or find comfort. Burrowing often pertains to animals, such as rabbits, that create underground homes. The word can also metaphorically describe someone who is searching intently for something or becoming deeply involved in an issue.

Synonyms

dug, excavated, tunneled

Examples of usage

  • The rabbit burrowed into the ground for safety.
  • She burrowed through the papers looking for the report.
  • The child burrowed under the blankets to keep warm.

Translations

Translations of the word "burrowed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น toca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค–เฅเคฆเคพเคˆ เค•เฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gegraben

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terowongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐัะปั–ะฟะปะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nory

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉดใซๆŽ˜ใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท creusรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ excavado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kazarak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nory

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nor

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŒ–ๆŽ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izkopan

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grafa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะทั‹ะปา“ะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒฃแƒ“แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rin

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ excavado

Etymology

The word 'burrow' has its origins in the Middle English term 'burwe', meaning a dwelling or a place of hiding. This Middle English word derives from Old English 'byrgwian,' which means to cover or to protect. It is related to the concept of creating a secure space by digging into the ground. Its usage historically reflects human interaction with the landscape as well as the behaviors of various burrowing creatures. Over time, the verb 'burrow' took on a broader meaning, extending from its literal sense of creating underground homes to include the figurative act of searching or delving deeply into a subject.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,249, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.