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den

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/dɛn/ · den

A den is a wild animal's lair or resting place.

Meanings

nounformal

A den is a wild animal's lair or resting place.

غار ایک جنگلی جانور کی جگہ یا آرام کا مقام ہے۔

غار

ghar

Synonyms

lairdungeoncavernگھونسلہکونہمحل

Antonyms

open spaceexteriorfieldکھُلا میدانباہرکھیت

Common Collocations

  • bear den
  • cave den
  • fox den

Example Sentences

The bear retreated to its den for the winter.

ریچھ سردی کے لئے اپنے غار میں چلا گیا۔

Reech sardi ke liye apne ghar mein chala gaya.

We found a cozy den in the woods.

ہم نے جنگل میں ایک آرام دہ غار پایا۔

Hum ne jungle mein ek aaram de ghar paaya.

The animal's den was hidden behind the bushes.

جانور کا غار جھاڑیوں کے پیچھے چھپا ہوا تھا۔

Janwar ka ghar jhariyon ke peeche chhupa hua tha.

Easily Confused With

dungeon:A dungeon is typically an underground jail, while a den refers to an animal's resting place.

Word Family

denner
nounغار کا رہائشی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a bear sleeping snugly in its den.

Imagine a cozy cave where animals feel safe.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "denu" — a valley, a deep place

First known use: 15th century

The term 'den' has evolved from referring to a wild animal's lair to a personal space, often associated with comfort and seclusion.