crypt (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /kɹɪpt/
Definition
crypt means a cave or cavern. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The article uses crypt to mean a cave or cavern.
The teacher asked students to find crypt in the reading.
Check the words around crypt to choose the right meaning.
How to Use crypt
- a/the crypt (noun pattern)
- Use an article when the noun is countable in context. — "The article mentioned a crypt."
- crypt in context (usage pattern)
- Use surrounding words to choose the correct sense. — "We checked crypt in context before translating it."
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