Cave

Pronunciation: /ˈkeɪv/

Cave (noun)

  1. A large hole in the ground or in a mountain, often used for shelter.
  2. An underground room or series of rooms created by humans, often for storage or protection.

Examples

  • The explorers found a hidden cave in the forest.
  • Bats often live in dark caves.

Common collocations: explore a cave, dark cave, cave entrance, man-made cave, cave system

Cave (verb)

  1. To stop resisting or to give up because of pressure or difficulty.

Examples

  • She finally caved and agreed to the plan.
  • The team caved under the intense pressure.

Synonyms of Cave

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