A2
Collocation
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Meaning
A hole that extends a long way down from the surface.
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The miners descended into the __________ in search of precious gems.
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After the earthquake, a __________ opened up in the middle of the road.
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Be careful near the construction site; there's a __________ that isn't properly marked.
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From Old English 'deop' (deep) and 'hol' (hole), both of Germanic origin. The combination emphasizes the extended vertical dimension of the excavation or natural depression.
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