Synonyms for

Pit

Verb / pɪt / Another word for pit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a small hole or depression in the ground

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

excavation cavity hollow depression

Informal

hole ditch trap dump

Literary

abyss chasm gorge

Antonyms

summit peak crest top height acme zenith

Common collocations

  • fall into a pit
  • dig a pit
  • bottomless pit
  • pit stop
  • snake pit
  • fire pit
  • sand pit
  • pit of despair

Word family

noun pit
verb pit

Usage note

As a noun, 'pit' often refers to a deep hole in the ground. As a verb, 'pit' means to set in opposition or to compare.

Example sentences

  1. I dug a pit in the sand at the beach.
  2. The apple had a pit in it.
  3. The dog dug a pit in the backyard.
  4. The construction workers dug a pit for the foundation of the building.
  5. The pit in the ground was filled with water.

Quotes

  • "The future is an ever-shifting maze of possibilities until it becomes the present moment." - Pitirim A. Sorokin
  • "I am not an optimist, but a great believer of hope." - Pitbull
  • "I'm not trying to be sexy. It's just my way of expressing myself when I move around." - Brad Pitt

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