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cave

 

[ keษชv ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

dark and underground

A natural underground chamber, typically one that is large and extensive, where people can explore or take shelter.

Synonyms

cavern, den, grotto

Examples of usage

  • The explorers ventured deep into the cave.
  • The cave provided shelter from the storm.
Context #2 | Verb

hide

To hide or conceal something or someone in a secret place.

Synonyms

bury, conceal, hide

Examples of usage

  • She decided to cave her treasure in a hidden compartment.
  • He caved himself in the attic to avoid being found.

Translations

Translations of the word "cave" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น caverna

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅเคซเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Hรถhle

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gua

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั‡ะตั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ jaskinia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆดž็ชŸ (dลkutsu)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท caverne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cueva

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋™๊ตด (dong-gul)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒู‡ู

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ jeskynฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ jaskyลˆa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆดž็ฉด (dรฒng xuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ jama

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hellir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฏาฃะณั–ั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฆแƒ•แƒ˜แƒ›แƒ” (mghvime)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ maฤŸara

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cueva

Etymology

The word 'cave' originated from the Latin word 'cava', meaning hollow place. Caves have been significant throughout history as shelters, religious sites, and sources of mystery and exploration. They have inspired myths, legends, and scientific discoveries, contributing to our understanding of geology and biology.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,942 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.