cave
word
/ˈkeɪv/
kayv
/ˈkeɪv/
kayv
Definition
A cave is a large natural hole or space in the side of a mountain, cliff, or under the ground. People and animals can go inside it.
Usage & Nuances
Usually refers to a natural underground space, not a man-made tunnel or room. Common combinations include 'explore a cave', 'live in a cave', and 'cave entrance'. It can also appear in the phrasal verb 'cave in', but that is a different meaning.
Spanish: cuevaPortuguese (BR): caverna - grutaPortuguese (PT): caverna - grutaChinese (Simplified): 洞穴 - 山洞Chinese (Traditional): 洞穴 - 山洞Hindi: गुफाArabic: كهفBengali: গুহাRussian: пещераJapanese: 洞窟Vietnamese: hang độngKorean: 동굴Turkish: mağaraUrdu: غارIndonesian: gua
Example Sentences
We saw a small cave near the beach.
basic
The bear slept inside the cave.
basic
They want to explore the cave tomorrow.
basic
It's so dark in this cave that I can't see my hand in front of my face.
natural
We found paintings on the wall of the cave.
natural
The guide told us not to go too deep into the cave without a light.
natural