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burrow

burrow

Meaning of burrow

underground animal hole

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EN-UK/ˈbʌrəʊ/
EN-US/ˈbɝ.oʊ/
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burrow with Russian translation

burrow usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Лиса скрылась в своей норе перед сумерками.

The fox slipped back into its burrow before dusk.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Еж выглянул из норы ночью.

A hedgehog peeked out of the burrow at night.

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burrow belongs to the topic "Wild Animals". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

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burrow synonyms

Related words worth learning together

rabbit hole
specifically the burrow of a rabbit; a narrow, often winding burrow
sett
a badger's underground home (technical/British term)
warren
a network of rabbit burrows; can also be used figuratively for a crowded, maze-like place
den
a resting or hiding place for animals, often predators; can be above or below ground
hole
a general opening or cavity; not necessarily an animal dwelling
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rabbit hole

specifically the burrow of a rabbit; a narrow, often winding burrow

B1Often

The child peered into the rabbit hole at the base of the hedge.

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sett

a badger's underground home (technical/British term)

B1Rarely

The badgers live in a large sett under the hill.

🇬🇧en

a network of rabbit burrows; can also be used figuratively for a crowded, maze-like place

B1Rarely

They explored the rabbit warren behind the old cottage.

🇬🇧en

a resting or hiding place for animals, often predators; can be above or below ground

B1Often

The fox returned to its den at dusk.

🇬🇧en

a general opening or cavity; not necessarily an animal dwelling

B1Very Often

There is a hole in the ground near the tree.

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How to pronounce burrow and what this word means

burrow means burrow. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce burrow

/ˈbʌrəʊ/

burrow translation

burrow

burrow examples

The fox slipped back into its burrow before dusk.

burrow transcription

/ˈbʌrəʊ/, /ˈbɝ.oʊ/

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burrow meaning: what does it mean?

underground animal hole

burrow pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

burrow is pronounced as /ˈbʌrəʊ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

burrow definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The fox slipped back into its burrow before dusk. Translation: Лиса скрылась в своей норе перед сумерками.

Is burrow part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

Yes, burrow can be learned in the Wild Animals topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is burrow part of Living Beings vocabulary?

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