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- [keyv in]
- /keɪv ɪn/
- /keɪv ɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [keyv in]
- /keɪv ɪn/
Definitions of cave in words
- phrasal verb cave in If something such as a roof or a ceiling caves in, it collapses inwards. 3
- phrasal verb cave in If you cave in, you suddenly stop arguing or resisting, especially when people put pressure on you to stop. 3
- countable noun cave in A cave-in is the sudden collapse of the roof of a cave or mine. 3
- verb cave in to collapse; subside 3
- verb cave in to yield completely, esp under pressure 3
- noun cave in the sudden collapse of a roof, piece of ground, etc, into a hollow beneath it; subsidence 3
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Origin of cave in
First appearance:
before 1700 One of the 50% oldest English words
First recorded in 1700-10; noun use of verb phrase cave in
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Parts of speech for Cave in
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
cave in popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cave in usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cave in
verb cave in
- acquiesce — If you acquiesce in something, you agree to do what someone wants or to accept what they do.
- okay — to put one's endorsement on or indicate one's approval of (a request, piece of copy, bank check, etc.); authorize; initial: Would you OK my application?
- grant — to bestow or confer, especially by a formal act: to grant a charter.
- fold — to confine (sheep or other domestic animals) in a fold.
- assent — If someone gives their assent to something that has been suggested, they formally agree to it.
noun cave in
- catastrophe — A catastrophe is an unexpected event that causes great suffering or damage.
- failure — an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success: His effort ended in failure. The campaign was a failure.
- disruption — forcible separation or division into parts.
- debacle — A debacle is an event or attempt that is a complete failure.
- destruction — Destruction is the act of destroying something, or the state of being destroyed.
Antonyms for cave in
verb cave in
- deny — When you deny something, you state that it is not true.
- refuse — to decline to accept (something offered): to refuse an award.
- reject — to refuse to have, take, recognize, etc.: to reject the offer of a better job.
- veto — the power or right vested in one branch of a government to cancel or postpone the decisions, enactments, etc., of another branch, especially the right of a president, governor, or other chief executive to reject bills passed by the legislature.
- disapprove — to think (something) wrong or reprehensible; censure or condemn in opinion.
noun cave in
- miracle — an effect or extraordinary event in the physical world that surpasses all known human or natural powers and is ascribed to a supernatural cause.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- wonder — to think or speculate curiously: to wonder about the origin of the solar system.
- creation — In many religions, creation is the making of the universe, Earth, and creatures by God.
- build-up — the physical structure, especially of a person; physique; figure: He had a strong build.
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