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pit

Pronunciation: [pɪt]

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Learn how to use pit in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “physical location”

(noun) a deep hole in the ground. It can be a place where you might dig for something or where you throw things away. You can think of a hole that is really deep.

Example

The kids played near the pit they dug in the sandbox.

Example

There was no pit in the yard for the old toys; they were just thrown away.

Example

What did you find at the bottom of the pit?

Context: “games”

(noun) a small area for certain games, like a boxing match or where a performer might perform. It’s like a special spot for something exciting to happen.

Example

The crowd cheered as the boxers entered the pit for their match.

Example

The performers weren’t allowed to use the pit because it was closed for repairs.

Example

What happens in the pit during the show?

Context: “games”

(verb) to put something down into a hole or to create a hole for some reason. It can also mean to provide a way to get rid of something.

Example

He decided to pit the old tires in the backyard.

Example

She didn’t want to pit her favorite toy because she loved it too much.

Example

Can we pit the fruit before we make the pie?

Context: “fruit”

(noun) the hard seed in the center of certain fruits, like cherries or peaches. It's like a little treasure inside the fruit that you have to be careful with.

Example

She spit out the pit from her cherry before eating the rest.

Example

There was no pit in the apple, so it was safe to eat all of it.

Example

How many pits did you find in the bowl of cherries?

How to pronounce pit

Pronunciation: [pɪt]

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