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Burrow - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A burrow is a hole or tunnel dug by small animals, such as rabbits or foxes, for shelter or nesting. It can also mean the act of digging or hiding underground.

burrow

/ˈbɝoʊ/ /ˈbʌrəʊ/

Definition:

A hole or tunnel dug by a small animal, such as a rabbit or fox, for shelter or habitation.

Synonyms:

tunnel, den, hole, lair

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

surface, mound

Common Collocations:

rabbit burrow, dig a burrow, underground burrow

Derivatives:

burrowing, burrowed

Usage Tips:

Use "burrow" as a noun for animal homes or as a verb meaning to dig or hide underground.

Common Phrases:

down the rabbit burrow, burrow into the ground

Etymology:

Originates from Old English "beorg," meaning hill or mound, later evolving to mean an animal's dug-out shelter.

Examples:

  • 1. The rabbit dug a deep burrow in the garden.
  • 2. Moles often burrow under lawns, leaving small mounds of dirt.
  • 3. The fox hid its food inside its burrow.
  • 4. Children love to explore animal burrows in the woods.

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