CAVE Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word cave. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for CAVE
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cavern | nounn | |||||||
noun • any large dark enclosed space • a large cave or a large chamber in a cave verb • hollow out as if making a cavern | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
den | nounn | |||||||
noun • the habitation of wild animals • a hiding place; usually a remote place used by outlaws • a unit of 8 to 10 cub scouts • a room that is comfortable and secluded | ||||||||
grotto | nounn | |||||||
noun • a small cave (usually with attractive features) | ||||||||
hole | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an opening into or through something • an opening deliberately made in or through something • one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course • an unoccupied space • a depression hollowed out of solid matter • a fault • informal terms for a difficult situation • informal terms for the mouth verb • hit the ball into the hole • make holes in | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
tunnel | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars) • a hole made by an animal, usually for shelter verb • move through by or as by digging • force a way through | ||||||||
subterrane | ||||||||
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spelunk | verbv | |||||||
verb • explore natural caves | ||||||||
undermine | verbv | |||||||
verb • destroy property or hinder normal operations • hollow out as if making a cave or opening | ||||||||
look out | verbv | |||||||
verb • be vigilant, be on the lookout or be careful • to protect someone's interests |