hollow
|hol/low|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈhɑː.loʊ/
🇬🇧
/ˈhɒl.əʊ/
empty inside
Etymology
Etymology Information
'hollow' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'holh,' where 'hol' meant 'hole.'
Historical Evolution
'holh' transformed into the Middle English word 'holwe,' and eventually became the modern English word 'hollow.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hole or cavity,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'having an empty space inside.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a hole or depression in something.
The rabbit hid in a hollow.
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Verb 1
to make a hole or empty space by removing the inside part.
They hollowed out the pumpkin for Halloween.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35