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den

den

Meaning of den

animal lair

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EN-UK/ˈdɛn/
EN-US/ˈdɛn/
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den with Russian translation

den usage examples

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Волчица вернулась в логово со свежим мясом.

The mother wolf returned to the den with fresh meat.

🇷🇺RU🇬🇧EN

Лиса прячется в своём логове.

The fox hides in its den.

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

denлогово
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oceanокеан
groupгруппа
pairпара
cowкорова
eggяйцо

den synonyms

Related words worth learning together

lair
Close to 'den' but often implies a wilder or more menacing hideout.
burrow
An underground hole or tunnel used by animals; similar to 'den' but implies digging.
nest
Specifically for birds or some insects; denotes a constructed resting/raising place.
cave
A natural underground hollow (geological); can be an animal dwelling but is broader.
warren
A network of rabbit burrows or a crowded maze-like place; specific to certain animals or figurative uses.
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🇬🇧en

Close to 'den' but often implies a wilder or more menacing hideout.

B1Often

The tiger returned to its lair after the hunt.

🇬🇧en

An underground hole or tunnel used by animals; similar to 'den' but implies digging.

B1Often

The rabbit disappeared into its burrow.

🇬🇧en

Specifically for birds or some insects; denotes a constructed resting/raising place.

B1Very Often

The robin built its nest in the hedge.

🇬🇧en

A natural underground hollow (geological); can be an animal dwelling but is broader.

B1Often

Bats roost deep inside the cave.

🇬🇧en

A network of rabbit burrows or a crowded maze-like place; specific to certain animals or figurative uses.

B2Rarely

The fields were full of rabbit warrens.

L
🇬🇧en
lodge

A shelter or dwelling; for animals (e.g., beaver lodge) or human buildings (hunting lodge).

B1Often

We saw a beaver lodge on the riverbank.

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How to pronounce den and what this word means

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

how to pronounce den

/ˈdɛn/

den translation

den

den examples

The mother wolf returned to the den with fresh meat.

den transcription

/ˈdɛn/, /ˈdɛn/

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den meaning: what does it mean?

animal lair

den pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

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

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

The mother wolf returned to the den with fresh meat. Translation: Волчица вернулась в логово со свежим мясом.

Is den part of Wild Animals vocabulary?

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

Is den part of Living Beings vocabulary?

Yes, den can be learned in the Living Beings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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