What does cavern mean?
Cavern means A large cave..
Cavern
/ˈkav.ən/ · noun
Meaning
A large cave..
Definitions by Sense
- A large cave.
- An underground chamber.
- A large, dark place or space.
- (transitive) To form a cavern or deep depression in.
- (transitive) To put into a cavern.
Example Sentences
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan / A stately pleasure-dome decree: / Where Alph, the sacred river, ran / Through caverns measureless to man / Down to a sunless sea.
a dark cavern of a shop
catacombs caverning the hillsides
Synonyms for cavern
Antonyms for cavern
Related Words
Word Forms
- caverns
- caverning
- caverned
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for cavern?
Common synonyms include hollow, cave, cavern out.
What is the opposite of cavern?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use cavern in a sentence?
In Xanadu did Kubla Khan / A stately pleasure-dome decree: / Where Alph, the sacred river, ran / Through caverns measureless to man / Down to a sunless sea.
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