Word bank

Improve your reading skills, Memorize words and practice vocabulary

Memorized by 0+ users

hole

Meanings
  • noun

    A hollow place or space, often circular in shape.

    - "The athlete made a hole-in-one at the golf course."
    - "The tree had a large hole in its trunk."
    - "The children played hide and seek in the holes in the ground."
  • verb

    To make a hole or hole-like structure.

    - "The miner hole-d through the mountain to extract the gold."
    - "The carpenter hole-d a new cabinet for the kitchen."
    - "The burglar hole-d a window to gain entry to the house."
Pronunciation




  1. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76084687"
  2. /hoʊl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=862190"




  3. Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=76084687"
  4. /hoʊl/



    Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=862190"
Antonyms

ground
Synonyms

SCU , SHU , ad-seg , administrative segregation , block , box , cooler , hotbox , lockdown , pound , security housing unit , special handling unit , box , total , hale , well
Rhymes
Words rhyming with hole
goal , pole , sole , role
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. hole (en) : A hollow place or space, often circular in shape.

  2. hole (en) : To make a hole or hole-like structure.

  3. hole (en) : A small opening in a garment or container.

  4. hole (en) : A round, deep pit, especially one used as a goal in various games.

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. hole

  2. whole

  3. goal

  4. poll

Variants
List of all variants of hole that leads to same result
hole , holes , in the hole , holed , holing , hole-and-corner , hole card , hole cards , hole in one , hole-in-the-wall , holes-in-the-wall , hole out , holed out , holes out , holing out , hole up , holed up , holes up , holing up , A-hole , A-holes , a-hole , a-holes , air hole , air holes , airhole , airholes
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

holes, holing

Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English hola, from hole, a hollow.

Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

  1. The smallest hole ever drilled is only 0.0002 inches (0.0051 cm) in diameter.

  2. The term 'black hole' comes from the fact that no light can escape from it.

  3. The deepest known hole on Earth is the Kola Superdeep Borehole, which reached a depth of 7.5 miles (12.1 kilometers).

Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

  1. pit: A deep hole or depression in the ground.

  2. cavity: A hollow place or space within an object.

Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In literature, holes have been used to represent various themes such as emptiness, darkness, or mystery. In art, holes can be found in sculptures, paintings, and installations. In music, the term 'hole note' refers to a note that is held for an extended period of time.

How to Memorize "hole"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a round, circular shape in the ground or a container. Visualize the space inside the circle.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hole' with the image of a circular depression in the ground or a container.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Holey Moly' to remember the word 'hole'.

Memorize "hole" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize hole is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

  1. Highlighting:

    Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.

  2. Periodic Reminders:

    Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.

Install Now