noun

adit

/ˈæ.dɪt/ ad·it 2 syllables

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry …

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 2
Letters 4
Starts with A

Definition of Adit

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry passage. An adit may be used for ventilation, haulage, drainage, or other purposes.

How to use Adit

Adit is a noun. When using it in writing, make sure the meaning fits the context of your sentence. Reading the word aloud after placing it in a sentence is a reliable check for natural usage.

Synonyms for Adit

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How many syllables does adit have?

Adit has 2 syllables: ad·it. The word is broken into 2 spoken beats.

What part of speech is adit?

Adit is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

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Adit can be used in sentences where a noun describing a horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contr is needed. Writing the word in context and reading it aloud is the best way to confirm natural usage.

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Adit starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does adit have?

Adit has 4 letters. It contains 2 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.