Simple meaning
What does Den mean?
A den is an animal home.
Dictionary definition
A shelter or home for certain animals.
Example sentences
Den in a sentence
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We learned the meaning of den in science class.
medium
The reading passage used den to describe an animal or nature idea.
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Understanding den helped the group explain the article more clearly.
Synonyms
Words like Den
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
Den word family
Base word
den
noun
den
Base form.
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What does den mean?
Den means a den is an animal home.
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