How Do You Spell BURROW?

Pronunciation: [bˈʌɹə͡ʊ] (IPA)

The word "burrow" represents the act of digging a hole. Being a five-letter word, its phonetic transcription is /ˈbʌr.oʊ/. The initial "b" is pronounced as "buh," and the "urr" sound is accomplished in two ways which can account for the variety of pronunciation of the word. Some people pronounce it with an "er" sound, as in "her," while others pronounce it with an "ur" sound, as in "hurt." The final "ow" is pronounced as "oh." Spelling the word accurately ensures proper understanding of its meaning.

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BURROW Meaning and Definition

  1. Burrow is a noun and a verb, typically referring to an animal's act of digging a hole or tunnel in the ground for habitation or protection. As a noun, it specifically represents a hideaway or shelter created by an animal, usually underground, such as a rabbit hole or a mole's tunnel system. Generally, a burrow is designed to provide security and safety from predators, and it serves as a cozy retreat where animals can rest, rear their young, or hibernate during adverse seasons.

    As a verb, burrow describes the action of an animal creating or using a burrow, often by digging with its paws, claws, or snout. It can also signify a human or any creature making a hole or tunnel by excavating the ground. Moreover, it can metaphorically refer to someone intensely searching or exploring, especially through a disorganized collection or mass, to find information, solutions, or hidden details.

    Apart from its literal meaning in the animal kingdom, burrow is also used figuratively. It can connote the act of immersing oneself deeply into thoughts, emotions, or activities, particularly when seeking solace or detachment from the outside world. Furthermore, in the realm of technology, "burrow" has been extended to mean the process of penetrating or infiltrating into a secure computer system or network, often with malicious intent.

  2. 1. A subcutaneous tunnel or tract made by a parasite such as the itch-mite. 2. A sinus or fistula.

    A practical medical dictionary. By Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. Published 1920.

  3. • An underground hole or excavation, where small animals such as the rabbit live.
    • To make holes underground and live in them; to live in a concealed place.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of BURROW

The word "burrow" originated from Middle English "borow", which can be traced back to the Old English word "byriwan" meaning "to dig a hole" or "to bury". This Old English term is derived from the Proto-Germanic word "burwijaną", meaning "to protect, shelter", ultimately stemming from the Proto-Indo-European root *bʰerH- meaning "to protect, hide". Over the centuries, "borow" evolved into the modern English word "burrow", which mainly refers to a hole or tunnel made by certain animals for habitation or refuge.

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Plural form of BURROW is BURROWS

Conjugate verb Burrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have burrowed
you would have burrowed
he/she/it would have burrowed
we would have burrowed
they would have burrowed
I would have burrow
you would have burrow
he/she/it would have burrow
we would have burrow
they would have burrow

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been burrowing
you would have been burrowing
he/she/it would have been burrowing
we would have been burrowing
they would have been burrowing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would burrow
you would burrow
he/she/it would burrow
we would burrow
they would burrow

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be burrowing
you would be burrowing
he/she/it would be burrowing
we would be burrowing
they would be burrowing

FUTURE

I will burrow
you will burrow
he/she/it will burrow
we will burrow
they will burrow

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be burrowing
you will be burrowing
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FUTURE PERFECT

I will have burrowed
you will have burrowed
he/she/it will have burrowed
we will have burrowed
they will have burrowed

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been burrowing
you will have been burrowing
he/she/it will have been burrowing
we will have been burrowing
they will have been burrowing

IMPERATIVE

you burrow
we let´s burrow

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to burrow

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was burrowing
you were burrowing
he/she/it was burrowing
we were burrowing
they were burrowing

PAST PARTICIPLE

burrowed

PAST PERFECT

I had burrowed
you had burrowed
he/she/it had burrowed
we had burrowed
they had burrowed

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been burrowing
you had been burrowing
he/she/it had been burrowing
we had been burrowing
they had been burrowing

PRESENT

I burrow
you burrow
he/she/it burrows
we burrow
they burrow

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am burrowing
you are burrowing
he/she/it is burrowing
we are burrowing
they are burrowing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

burrowing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have burrowed
you have burrowed
he/she/it has burrowed
we have burrowed
they have burrowed

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been burrowing
you have been burrowing
he/she/it has been burrowing
we have been burrowing
they have been burrowing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it burrow

SIMPLE PAST

I burrowed
you burrowed
he/she/it burrowed
we burrowed
they burrowed

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