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- [bur-oh, buhr-oh]
- /ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ/
- /ˈbʌr.əʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bur-oh, buhr-oh]
- /ˈbɜr oʊ, ˈbʌr oʊ/
Definitions of burrow word
- countable noun burrow A burrow is a tunnel or hole in the ground that is dug by an animal such as a rabbit. 3
- verb burrow If an animal burrows into the ground or into a surface, it moves through it by making a tunnel or hole. 3
- verb burrow If you burrow in a container or pile of things, you search there for something using your hands. 3
- verb burrow If you burrow into something, you move underneath it or press against it, usually in order to feel warmer or safer. 3
- noun burrow a hole or tunnel dug in the ground by a rabbit, fox, or other small animal, for habitation or shelter 3
- noun burrow a small snug place affording shelter or retreat 3
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Origin of burrow
First appearance:
before 1325 One of the 16% oldest English words
1325-75; Middle English borow, earlier burh, apparently gradational variant of late Middle English beri burrow, variant of earlier berg refuge, Old English gebeorg, derivative of beorgan to protect; akin to Old English burgen grave, i.e., place of protection for a body; see bury
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Parts of speech for Burrow
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
burrow popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
burrow usage trend in Literature
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