Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A deep hole in the ground, often naturally occurring, or a hollowed space; also refers to specific areas or positions in various contexts.
Pit
/pɪt/Synonyms:
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This word has no antonymsExamples:
Be careful, there's a pit in the road.I fell into a pit of old leaves and mud.
Etymology:
The word pit dates back to Middle English, derived from the Old English pytt, meaning a hole or cavity, which in turn came from the Latin puteus signifying a well.
Usage Statistics:
17 mentions per 1 million words 
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