hole
word
/ˈhoʊɫ/
hohl
/hˈəʊl/
hohl
Definition
A hole is an empty space or opening in something solid, in the ground, or in a surface. It can be small, like in a shirt, or large, like in a road.
Usage & Nuances
Common for both openings in objects and gaps in the ground. 'Hole in' is very common: 'a hole in my sock', 'a hole in the wall'. For damage in fabric, 'hole' is more natural than 'opening'. It also appears in figurative phrases like 'in a hole' (in trouble) and 'black hole'.
Spanish: agujero - hoyoPortuguese (BR): buraco - furoPortuguese (PT): buraco - furoChinese (Simplified): 洞 - 孔Chinese (Traditional): 洞 - 孔Hindi: छेद - गड्ढाArabic: حفرة - ثقبBengali: ছিদ্র - গর্তRussian: дыра - отверстие - ямаJapanese: 穴（あな）Vietnamese: lỗKorean: 구멍Turkish: delikUrdu: سوراخIndonesian: lubang
Example Sentences
There is a hole in my sock.
basic
The dog dug a hole in the garden.
basic
Water is coming through a hole in the roof.
basic
I think we need to patch that hole before winter.
natural
My budget has a huge hole in it this month.
natural
We were stuck in a traffic hole for almost an hour.
natural