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tar pit vs cavity

cavity vs tar pit

tar pit and cavity both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tar pit Yes No No No
cavity Yes No No No
As nouns, cavity is a hypernym of tar pit; that is, cavity is a word with a broader meaning than tar pit:
  • tar pit: a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved
  • cavity: a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
Other hypernyms of tar pit include pit.
tar pit (noun) cavity (noun)
a natural accumulation of bitumens at the surface of the earth; often acts as a trap for animals whose bones are thus preserved (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body
a sizeable hole (usually in the ground)
soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth
space that is surrounded by something
Difference between tar pit and cavity

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