Simple meaning
What does Burrowing mean?
Burrowing means digging or living underground.
Dictionary definition
Digging or living in tunnels underground.
Example sentences
Burrowing in a sentence
easy
We learned the meaning of burrowing in science class.
medium
The reading passage used burrowing to describe an animal or nature idea.
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Understanding burrowing helped the group explain the article more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Burrowing
animalRelated term often seen in science vocabulary.
natureAnother nearby term with a different exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plantContrast for context.
nonlivingAnother contrast for meaning.
Word family
Burrowing word family
Base word
burrowing
adjective
burrowing
Base form.
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What does burrowing mean?
Burrowing means burrowing means digging or living underground.
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