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Select the word which means the same as the group of words given. An underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling |
cave pit burrow drain |
burrow |
The word that means the same as the group of words "an underground hole dug by a small animal as a dwelling" is burrow. The other words in the options, cave, pit, and drain, do not mean the same thing. A cave is a natural opening in the ground, a pit is a hole in the ground that is usually man-made, and a drain is a channel that carries away water or other fluids. A burrow is an underground hole that is dug by an animal for shelter or habitation. Burrowing animals include rabbits, moles, and groundhogs. Burrows can be simple or complex, and they can be used for a variety of purposes, such as raising young, storing food, or escaping from predators. |