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holes

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈhoʊɫz// UK //hˈəʊlz// holes

n. empty spaces or openings in something solid. You might find them in your clothes, in the ground, or even in an argument.

n. hollow places or openings in a solid body or surface. Often used figuratively to describe gaps or inconsistencies in logic or evidence.


SIMPLE

There are several small holes in my old socks.

CONTEXTUAL

The gardener spent the morning digging holes for the new rose bushes he bought yesterday.

COMPLEX

The detective noted several holes in the suspect's alibi, suggesting that the timeline of events provided during the initial interview was physically impossible.

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Commonly takes the preposition 'in' to indicate location.

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