Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word An opening or gap in a surface, often created by removal or absence of material.
Hole
/həʊl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
She put the ball in the hole.Be careful, there's a hole in the ground.
Etymology:
The term hole originates from Old English hol, akin to Middle Dutch hol, meaning hollow. It was used to denote an empty space or cavity in a solid structure.
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