adit
A horizontal or nearly horizontal passage from the surface into a mine, as contrasted with a shaft or vertical entry …
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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.
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Antonyms 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.
What are synonyms for adit?
This entry does not currently list synonyms for adit. Try the Word Explorer or the Prefix Finder to explore related word patterns.
How do you use adit in a sentence?
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.
What words start with the same letter as adit?
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.