What does CAVES mean?

Parts of Speech

Caves is a noun and can also function as a verb.

Definitions

As a noun, caves refer to natural underground chambers or passages. As a verb, caves means to give in or surrender.

Pronunciations

US: /keɪvz/

UK: /keɪvz/

Origin and Usage

The word caves originated from the Latin word "cava" which means "hollow". Caves are often formed in limestone or other soluble rocks by the action of water, and have been used by humans for shelter and storage since prehistoric times. As a verb, caves is used in the context of giving in or surrendering to pressure or demands.

Synonyms

Noun: caverns, grottos, tunnels, mines, subterranea

Verb: yields, surrenders, submits, succumbs, gives in

Related Words

rocks, stone, earth, water, caves

Example Sentences

• The explorers discovered a network of caves deep in the mountains.
• The hikers decided to explore the nearby cave system.
• After much negotiation, the company caves and agrees to the unions demands.
• He always caves under pressure and ends up agreeing to things he doesn want to do.