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cavern

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/ˈkæv.ən/ · cav-ern

A large cave, typically one that is dark and extensive.

Meanings

nounformal

A large cave, typically one that is dark and extensive.

ایک بڑی غار، عام طور پر ایسی جو تاریک اور وسیع ہو۔

غارہ

ghaarah

Synonyms

cavegrottochamberغارغارہپہاڑی خندق

Antonyms

open spaceplainfieldکھلا میدانزمینچوکی

Common Collocations

  • dark cavern
  • deep cavern
  • mysterious cavern

Example Sentences

Explorers found an ancient cavern filled with artifacts.

ماہرین نے ایک قدیم غارہ دریافت کی جس میں آثار ملے تھے۔

Maahirīn ne aik qadīm ghārah daryāft ki jis mein āsār mile thay.

The cavern echoed with the sound of dripping water.

غارہ میں پانی کے قطرے کی آواز گونجی۔

Gharah mein paani ke qatre ki aawaz gonji.

The adventurers spent the night in the dark cavern.

مہم جُو نے رات تاریک غارہ میں گزاری۔

Muhim joo ne raat tareek ghārah mein guzari.

Easily Confused With

cavernous:Cavernous is an adjective describing something that resembles a cavern, whereas cavern is the noun referring to the cave itself.

Word Family

cave
nounغار
cavernous
adjectiveغارہ دار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a large, dark cavern hiding treasure.

Picture a vast cave with stalactites hanging from the ceiling.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "caverna" — cave

First known use: 14th century

The word 'cavern' developed from the Latin 'caverna', used to describe a large cave or chamber. Its use has persisted through Middle English.