Burrow Synonyms and Antonyms

bûrō, bŭrō
A hole made by an animal, usually for shelter
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. tunnel
  2. den
  3. lair
A place used as an animal's dwelling
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. den
  2. hole
  3. lair

Words Related to Burrow

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Related:

  1. protection
  2. retreat
  3. crevice
  4. leaf-litter
  5. nest
  6. burrower
  7. sett
  8. droppings

Burrow Sentence Examples

  • They burrow among tall grass.

  • Most earthworms live in the soil, which they devour as they burrow through it.

  • The male does not burrow, but wanders freely on the surface of the skin.

  • Thus there were coarbs of Columba at Iona, Kells, Derry, burrow and other places.

  • My instinct tells me that my head is an organ for burrowing, as some creatures use their snout and fore paws, and with it I would mine and burrow my way through these hills.

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