BASEMENTS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word basements. (close relations)
basement
Best Alternative Words for BASEMENTS
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| graves | nounn | |||||||
noun • English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985) | ||||||||
| catacombs | nounn | |||||||
noun • an underground tunnel with recesses where bodies were buried (as in ancient Rome) | ||||||||
| caves | nounn | |||||||
noun • a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea verb • hollow out as if making a cave or opening • explore natural caves | ||||||||
| cellars | nounn | |||||||
noun • the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage • an excavation where root vegetables are stored • storage space where wines are stored | ||||||||
| grottoes | nounn | |||||||
noun • A small cave. • An artificial cavern-like retreat. • A Marian shrine, usually built in a cavern-like structure. • A local organization of cavers that typically organizes trips to caves and provides information and training for caving; a caving club. • (Satanism) A secretive name for a local group of underground Satanists. | ||||||||
| hideaways | nounn | |||||||
noun • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws • an area where you can be alone | ||||||||
| subterraneans | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
adjective satellite • being or operating under the surface of the earth • lying beyond what is openly revealed or avowed (especially being kept in the background or deliberately concealed) | ||||||||
| undergrounds | nounn | |||||||
noun • An underground railway, especially for mass transit of people in urban areas. • A train that runs on such an underground railway. • A rapid transit system, regardless of the elevation of its right of way. • An underground walkway, tunnel for pedestrians (called pedestrian underpass in US). • An underground route for pipes, sewers, etc. • Regions beneath the surface of the earth, both natural (eg. caves) and man-made (eg. mines). • (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist political convention. • (with definite article) A movement or organisation of people who resist artistic convention. verb • To route electricity distribution cables underground | ||||||||
| vaults | nounn | |||||||
noun • a burial chamber (usually underground) • a strongroom or compartment (often made of steel) for safekeeping of valuables • an arched brick or stone ceiling or roof • the act of jumping over an obstacle verb • jump across or leap over (an obstacle) • bound vigorously | ||||||||
| cellar | nounn | |||||||
noun • the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage • an excavation where root vegetables are stored • storage space where wines are stored | ||||||||
