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Synonyms & Antonyms of pit
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a sunken area forming a separate space
- removal of the tree stump left a gaping pit in the yard
Synonyms for pit
- cavity,
- concavity,
- dent,
- depression,
- dint,
- hole,
- hollow,
- indentation,
- indenture,
- recess
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