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ALCOVES Synonyms

There are 11 synonyms of the word alcoves. (exact relations)
There are 2 hypernyms of the word alcoves. (close relations)
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cavity
nounn
noun

• a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)

• space that is surrounded by something

• soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth

• (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body

compartment
nounn
noun

• a space into which an area is subdivided

• a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area

corner
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a place off to the side of an area

• the point where two lines meet or intersect

• an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

• the intersection of two streets

• the point where three areas or surfaces meet or intersect

• a small concavity

• a temporary monopoly on a kind of commercial trade

• a predicament from which a skillful or graceful escape is impossible

• a projecting part where two sides or edges meet

• a remote area

• (architecture) solid exterior angle of a building; especially one formed by a cornerstone

verb

• gain control over

• force a person or an animal into a position from which he cannot escape

• turn a corner

crevice
nounn
noun

• a long narrow depression in a surface

• a long narrow cleft

cubbyhole
nounn
noun

• a small compartment

• a small secluded room

hollow
adjectiveadj
adjective

• not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

noun

• a cavity or space in something

• a small valley between mountains

• a depression hollowed out of solid matter

adjective satellite

• as if echoing in a hollow space

• devoid of significance or force

• lacking in substance or character

verb

• remove the inner part or the core of

• remove the interior of

niche
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a position particularly well suited to the person who or organization which occupies it

• a small concavity

• an enclosure that is set back or indented

• (ecology) the status of an organism within its environment and community (affecting its survival as a species)

nook
nounn
noun

• a sheltered and secluded place

• an interior angle formed by two meeting walls

recess
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a state of abeyance or suspended business

• a small concavity

• an arm off of a larger body of water (often between rocky headlands)

• an enclosure that is set back or indented

• a pause from doing something (as work)

verb

• put into a recess

• make a recess in

• close at the end of a session

hiding place
nounn
noun

• a place suitable for hiding something (such as yourself)

bay
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf

• the sound of a hound on the scent

• small Mediterranean evergreen tree with small blackish berries and glossy aromatic leaves used for flavoring in cooking; also used by ancient Greeks to crown victors

• a compartment on a ship between decks; often used as a hospital

• a compartment in an aircraft used for some specific purpose

• a small recess opening off a larger room

• a horse of a moderate reddish-brown color

adjective satellite

• (used of animals especially a horse) of a moderate reddish-brown color

verb

• utter in deep prolonged tones

• bark with prolonged noises, of dogs

Best Hypernyms For ALCOVES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for alcoves, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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niche recess

Alternatives for CAVITY

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