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burrowed

The correct spelling is burrowed.

How to pronounce burrowed

verb

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The correct spelling is burrowed. To dig a tunnel or hole For example: "The young girl burrowed into the bed."

Usage Examples

The young girl burrowed into the bed.

The journalist burrowed into the origins of the mayor's corruption.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To dig a tunnel or hole
  2. 2.(with adverbial of direction) to move underneath or press up against in search of safety or comfort
  3. 3.(with into) to investigate thoroughly

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