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cave

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/keɪv/ · cave

a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain, often connected to a series of tunnels.

Meanings

nounformal

a large hole in the ground or in the side of a hill or mountain, often connected to a series of tunnels.

زمین یا پہاڑ کی جانب ایک بڑا سوراخ، جو اکثر سرنگوں کے سلسلے سے منسلک ہوتا ہے۔

غار

ghaar

Formal: غار

Synonyms

hollowcaverndenکھوکھلاغارپناہ

Antonyms

hillmountainplainپہاڑسطحدوست

Common Collocations

  • cave painting
  • cave system
  • explore a cave

Example Sentences

The cave was dark and damp.

غار تاریک اور گیلا تھا۔

Ghaar tareek aur geela tha.

We found ancient drawings inside the cave.

ہمیں غار کے اندر قدیم نقش و نگار ملے۔

Humein ghaar ke andar qadeem naqsh o nigar mile.

Many animals use caves as their home.

بہت سے جانوروں نے غاروں کو اپنا گھر بنایا ہے۔

Bohat se janwaron ne gharaon ko apna ghar banaya hai.

Easily Confused With

caveat:Cave refers to a geological structure, while caveat means a warning or stipulation.

Word Family

cavern
nounغار
excavate
verbکھودنا
cavity
nounکھوکھلا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a dark place where treasure might be hidden.

Imagine a mysterious dark cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

کھل جا غار میں رنگ لاؤں، جیتے جی دیکھوں سب کو بھولتا۔

Khul ja ghaar mein rang laaon, jeete ji dekhun sab ko bhoolta.

Open up, oh cave, let me bring color, I wish to see all while I live.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جنگل میں جانے کے لئے راستے کا علم ہونا ضروری ہے۔

Jangal mein jane ke liye raaste ka ilm hona zaroori hai.

It is essential to know the way before venturing into the forest.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "cavus" — hollow

First known use: 14th century

The word 'cave' has its roots in the Latin term 'cavus', meaning hollow. Over centuries, it entered the English language in the Middle Ages, primarily referring to large natural underground spaces.