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The rabbit ran into its burrow.
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.
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Foxes burrow in soft soil for shelter.
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A field guide showed how animals burrow to stay safe in winter.
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What does burrow mean?
Burrow means a hole an animal digs to live in.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to burrow?
Tunnel is closest because it connects to this meaning: A burrow is a hole an animal digs to live in.
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Surface is a useful contrast because burrow means: A burrow is a hole an animal digs to live in.
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WordBurrow.
Partnoun, verb.
MeaningBurrow means A burrow is a hole an animal digs to live in.
ExampleExample: The rabbit ran into its burrow.
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- Syllables
- bur · oh
- Strongest beat
- bur
- Ending
- oh
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on bur.
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Burrow word family
Base word
burrow
noun
burrows
Animal tunnels or holes.
verb
burrowed
Dug or moved into a burrow.
verb
burrowing
Digging or living in a burrow.
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