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burrowing

|bur-row-ing|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈbɜːroʊɪŋ/

🇬🇧

/ˈbʌrəʊɪŋ/

(burrow)

hole or tunnel

Base FormPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
burrowburrowsburrowsburrowedburrowedburrowing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'burrow' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'borow', where 'borow' meant 'a hole or tunnel'.

Historical Evolution

'borow' changed from Old English word 'burh' and eventually became the modern English word 'burrow'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a hole or tunnel', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to dig or create a hole'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

present participle of 'burrow'.

The rabbit is burrowing into the ground.

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Last updated: 2025/05/05 16:04