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cave Definition and Meaning in English (cave definition)

noun
Synonyms:caverngrotto
Quick Answer • Definition

Cave definition: A large natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.

Definitions of Cave

  1. 1noun

    A large natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.

  2. 2verb

    To give in or submit to pressure; to yield.

  3. 3verb

    To collapse or cause to collapse inwards.

Example Sentences

casual

“We explored the dark cave for hours.”

casual

“The roof of the old mine began to cave in.”

casual

“He refused to cave to their demands.”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensecaved
gerundcaving
agent nouncaver

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

cave inphrasal_verb

To collapse inwards, or to yield to pressure.

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Cave definition: A large natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.
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'Cave' translates to 'cave' in English. Cave definition: A large natural underground chamber in a hillside or cliff.
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