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den
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- pronunciation:
- den
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the resting place or retreat of a large predatory wild animal, such as a wolf or lion; lair.
A female polar bear will dig her den in a snowdrift, and there she will have her cubs.
- synonyms:
- lair
- similar words:
- covert, nest
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| definition 2: |
a place of concealment and shelter, such as a cave.
The horse thieves returned to their den.- synonyms:
- cave
- similar words:
- dugout, grotto, hollow
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| definition 3: |
a dirty, disagreeable place where people live or meet.
The suspect's filthy den was found to have photographs of the victim.- synonyms:
- hotbed
- similar words:
- dive, hangout, joint, nest, pigsty, roost
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| definition 4: |
an esp. comfortable and informal room used for leisure activities such as reading, listening to music, and watching TV.
We like to relax in the den after dinner.
- similar words:
- family room, study
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| related words: |
bosom, burrow, cave, cavern, hole, home, lair, lie, lodge, lounge |
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