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burrow

Elementary (A2)

IPA: /ˈbɜːroʊ/

KK: /ˈbɜːroʊ/

intransitive verb
Definition

To dig a hole or tunnel in the ground for living or hiding.


Example

The rabbit decided to burrow into the soft earth to create a safe home.


Tense Forms

Past: burrowed

Past Participle: burrowed


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever seen rabbits burrow in the garden?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how quickly they dig those holes.
Sloth A
I love how they just disappear into their little homes.
Sloth B
Right? It's like they have their own secret world underground.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dig
tunnel
bore
Antonyms
emerge
surface
appear
noun
Definition

A hole or tunnel that is dug in the ground by a small animal, like a rabbit or mole, to live in or find safety.


Example

The rabbit quickly disappeared into its burrow when it sensed danger.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see that little rabbit outside?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was so cute! I wonder if it has a burrow nearby.
Sloth A
I hope it does; it would be nice to have a safe place to hide.
Sloth B
transitive verb
Definition

To dig a hole or tunnel in the ground, often for shelter or to hide.


Example

The rabbit will burrow into the ground to create a safe home.


Tense Forms

Past: burrowed

Past Participle: burrowed


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you see how that dog started to burrow in the sand?
Sloth B
Yeah, it looked like it was looking for something!
Sloth A
I wonder if it wanted to make a little nest or something to hide in.
Sloth B
Root Explanation

Burrow → The word 'burrow' originates from Old English 'byrgan', meaning to make a shelter or to hide. It refers to a place where animals dig and create a shelter underground.

Memory Tip

Imagine an animal 'hiding' or 'making a shelter' underground — that's what a burrow is.

Visually Confused Words
unburrow
furrow
borrow
barrow
buro
brow
Is this page helpful?
Definitely! Those burrows are perfect for keeping them safe from predators.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
den
hole
nest
Antonyms
exposure
open
surface
That would be adorable! Animals have such interesting behaviors.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
dig
tunnel
excavate
Antonyms
fill
cover
obstruct