Simple meaning
What does Burrow mean?
A burrow is a hole an animal digs to live in.
Dictionary definition
A hole or tunnel made by an animal for shelter, or to dig such a tunnel.
Example sentences
Burrow in a sentence
easy
The rabbit ran into its burrow.
medium
Foxes burrow in soft soil for shelter.
hard
A field guide showed how animals burrow to stay safe in winter.
Synonyms
Words like Burrow
tunnelUse for an underground passage.
digUse when creating a burrow in soil.
Antonyms
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Word family
Burrow word family
Base word
burrow
adjective
burrowing
Digging or living in burrows.
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Practice 1
What is a burrow?
Burrows are dug spaces where animals hide or live.
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