pit
|pit|
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/pɪt/
hole or cavity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'pytt', which meant 'a hole or cavity'.
Historical Evolution
'pytt' transformed into the Middle English word 'pit', and eventually became the modern English word 'pit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a hole or cavity', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a large hole in the ground.
The workers dug a pit for the foundation.
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Verb 1
to set someone or something in conflict or competition with another.
The game pits two teams against each other.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39