Pit
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/pɪt/
(pit)
hole or cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'Pit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pytt', where 'pytt' meant 'a hole or cavity'.
Historical Evolution
'Pytt' transformed into the Middle English word 'pit', and eventually became the modern English word 'pit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hole or cavity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large hole in the ground.
The workers dug a pit to lay the foundation.
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Verb 1
to set someone or something in competition with another.
The tournament pitted the best players against each other.
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Last updated: 2025/04/26 06:57