Definition

A nearly horizontal opening or entrance that leads into a mine.

Example

The miners entered the adit to begin their work underground.

Conversation

Have you seen the old adit near the river?

Yeah, I went there last weekend!

Was it interesting to explore the adit?

Definitely! It felt like stepping into history.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Adit → It is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "ire" (meaning to go). The word "adit" refers to a passage or entrance, particularly one that leads to a place, as it signifies the act of going towards something.

Memory Tip

Think of 'going to' ('ad-') a specific place ('ire') — that's why an adit is an entrance or passage leading to somewhere.

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