hole meaning
hole :
gap, opening
noun
▪ There is a hole in my sock.
▪ There is a gap in my sock.
▪ The dog dug a hole in the yard.
▪ The dog made an opening in the yard.
paraphrasing
▪ cavity – gap
▪ pit – opening
hole :
to make a hole, to pierce
verb
▪ He holed the paper with a punch.
▪ He made a hole in the paper with a punch.
▪ The mouse holed through the wall.
▪ The mouse made an opening through the wall.
paraphrasing
▪ pierce – to make a hole
▪ bore – to make a hole
▪ puncture – to make a hole
Pronunciation
hole [hoʊl]
The word is pronounced with the stress on the whole word and sounds like 'hohl'.
Common phrases and grammar about hole
hole - Common meaning
noun
gap, opening
verb
to make a hole, to pierce
Part of Speech Changes for "hole"
▪ holed (adjective) – having a hole
▪ holing (noun) – the act of making a hole
Common Expressions with "hole"
▪ dig a hole – make a gap in the ground
▪ fill a hole – close a gap
▪ hole in one – a golf term for getting the ball in the hole in one shot
▪ hole up – hide in a safe place
Important examples of hole in TOEIC
Vocabulary examples from the TOEIC test
In TOEIC vocabulary questions, hole often refers to a gap or missing part.
Example of a confusing word: whole (entire)
Grammar examples from the TOEIC test
Hole as a verb is used to describe making an opening, often appearing in context with tools or actions.
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Idioms and fixed expressions in TOEIC
black hole
a space term for a region with strong gravity.
hole in the wall
a small, often hidden place or restaurant.
Differences between similar words and hole
hole
,
cavity
differences
Hole is a general term for any gap, while cavity often refers to a hollow space within something.
hole
,
pit
differences
Hole is used for any gap or opening, while pit usually refers to a large or deep hole.
Words with the same origin as hole
The origin of hole
The word 'hole' comes from Old English 'hol', meaning an opening or cavity.
Word structure
The analysis of the word's composition is unclear.
Words with the same origin
The word's root is unclear or difficult to confirm.
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