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Meaning of the word den in English

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den

US /den/
UK /den/
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Noun

1.

the lair or resting place of a wild animal

Example:
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The bear retreated to its den for the winter.
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We found a fox's den near the river.
Synonym:
lairburrowholecavenest
2.

a small, comfortable room, typically one in a house, used for studying, reading, or relaxing

Example:
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He spent the evening reading in his cozy den.
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The children often play games in the family den.
Synonym:
studyloungesnugretreatlibrary

Verb

1.

to live in or use as a den

Example:
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The foxes den in the abandoned badger sett.
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The family of badgers has been denning in this area for years.
Synonym:
residedwelllodgeshelter
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