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Tunnel - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

tunnel

/ˈtʌnəl/ /ˈtʌnəl/

Definition:

An underground passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or utilities.

Synonyms:

underpass, subway, shaft, bore

Part of Speech:

noun, verb

Antonyms:

bridge, overpass

Common Collocations:

tunnel vision, tunnel construction, tunnel entrance

Derivatives:

tunneling, tunneled

Usage Tips:

Use "tunnel" as a noun for passages or as a verb for digging underground.

Common Phrases:

light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel vision

Etymology:

Derived from Old French "tonel," meaning a cask or pipe-like structure.

Examples:

  • 1. The train sped through the dark tunnel.
  • 2. They plan to tunnel under the mountain for the new road.
  • 3. The rabbit disappeared into a narrow tunnel.
  • 4. The miners worked hard to dig the tunnel.

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