Synonyms for
Cave
Definition
a large underground chamber, typically one formed by natural geological processes
Synonyms & similar words
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Antonyms
Common collocations
- dark cave
- deep cave
- enter a cave
- explore a cave
- cave paintings
- cave system
- cave dwelling
- cave mouth
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Usage note
As a verb, 'cave' is most commonly used in the phrasal verb 'cave in', meaning to collapse or to yield under pressure. The noun 'cave' refers to a natural underground chamber.
Example sentences
- The bear hibernated in the cave during the winter months.
- The cave was filled with sparkling stalactites and stalagmites.
- The cave paintings were created thousands of years ago by ancient peoples.
- The explorers used ropes to climb down into the cave.
- The cave was so dark, they couldn't see their hands in front of their faces.
Quotes
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