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- [keyv]
- /keɪv/
- /keɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keyv]
- /keɪv/
Definitions of cave word
- countable noun cave A cave is a large hole in the side of a cliff or hill, or one that is under the ground. 3
- noun cave an underground hollow with access from the ground surface or from the sea, often found in limestone areas and on rocky coastlines 3
- noun cave a secession or a group seceding from a political party on some issue 3
- noun cave living in caves 3
- verb cave to hollow out 3
- noun cave guard or lookout (esp in the phrase keep cave) 3
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Origin of cave
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Old French < Late Latin cava (feminine singular), Latin cava, neuter plural of cavum hole, noun use of neuter of cavus hollow
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Parts of speech for Cave
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cave popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% 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".
cave usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cave
noun cave
verb cave
- throw in the towel — an absorbent cloth or paper for wiping and drying something wet, as one for the hands, face, or body after washing or bathing.
- bow — When you bow to someone, you briefly bend your body towards them as a formal way of greeting them or showing respect.
- knuckles — a joint of a finger, especially one of the articulations of a metacarpal with a phalanx.
- go — to move or proceed, especially to or from something: They're going by bus.
- fold up — a part that is folded; pleat; layer: folds of cloth.
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