Synonyms for

Pits

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

Definition

The word 'pits' is the plural form of the noun 'pit', which means a large hole in the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

cavities hollows depressions excavations

Informal

holes dips low spots dugouts

Literary

abysses chasms gorges

Antonyms

peaks summits crests heights tops high points

Common collocations

  • fruit pits
  • cherry pits
  • peach pits
  • avocado pits
  • digging pits
  • fire pits
  • sand pits

Word family

noun pit
verb pit

Usage note

The word 'pits' can refer to the seeds of fruits or to holes in the ground. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. The kids played in the pits they dug in the sand.
  2. The pit was so deep that it took several workers to fill it up with dirt.
  3. The peach had a large pit in the center.
  4. The racetrack had a pit where the drivers could stop and refuel.
  5. The archaeologists discovered a pit filled with ancient bones.

Quotes

  • The pits is where you go when you're not good enough to compete. - Mario Andretti
  • It's the pits when you're in a rut. - Justine Bateman
  • The pits of hell are paved with the skulls of priests. - John Chrysostom

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