crevice - Master This Word
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crevice Word Meanings
- a narrow opening or fissure
- a small, deep crack
- a gap in a surface
crevice Example Sentences
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crevice Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ˈkrɛvɪs/
US
/ˈkrɛvɪs/
crevice Word Etymology
Root decomposition: 'crev-' (to break) + '-ice' (noun suffix). Historical origin: Latin 'crepare' → Old French 'crevace' → English. Memory image: Picture a mountain where a small but prominent crevice reveals hidden gems inside.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputReal Context
A crevice is a noun describing a narrow opening or fissure in a solid surface such as rock or a wall. It implies a natural, irregular gap that can hide small objects or light, and it is typically long and slender rather than broad. The word traces back to a root related to breaking, with Latin crepare and Old French crevace shaping its path into English. A memorable image is a cliff or mountain face where a tiny crevice reveals hidden gems or a trickling spring, inviting careful inspection and close observation in outdoor or geological contexts.
Usage Reminders
- • Remember crevice for natural openings; not for large gaps
- • Distinguish crevice from crack by width and context
- • Use in outdoor/geology contexts rather than indoors for most cases
- • Pair with phrases like through a crevice or in a crevice to indicate direction
- • Think of the memory image of a mountain crevice hiding treasure or water
- • Check if the opening is natural before choosing crevice
Common Misconceptions
- Crevice and crack are interchangeable in casual speech.
- It only refers to outdoor rock openings.
- Crevice always means a very small opening.
- It can describe large man-made gaps.
- Crevice is the same as crevasse.
Thinking Differences
crevice conveys a natural, narrow opening in a solid surface; learners often overgeneralize to large cracks or man-made gaps, or confuse it with crack or fissure. Visualize a mountain cliff and a small, natural seam to anchor usage.
Learning Tips
- Visualize a narrow natural opening on rock or a wall
- Compare crevice with crack by width and context
- Use in outdoor/geology contexts, not indoors
- Pair with through a crevice or in a crevice to show direction
- Remember the etymology and memory image of a mountain crevice
- Practice with real-life examples in nature or museums
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'crevice'?
A.A type of small tree
B.A deep crack or fissure
C.A style of painting
D.A musical term
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'crevice' correctly?
A.She crevice her shoes and couldn't find them.
B.He decided to crevice the cake into pieces for everyone.
C.The crevice in the rock was home to many small plants.
D.He wondered how to crevice the data into the report.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'crevice'?
A.Flow
B.Tree
C.Gap
D.Loud
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of the word 'crevice'?
A.Crumble
B.Expanse
C.Close
D.Tight
Step 5: Mastery
Can you think of a real-life context where you might encounter a crevice?
A.While hiking, I saw a narrow gap between the rocks.
B.I decided to eat some cake after dinner.
C.They were fixing the old car in the garage.
D.We went to the garden to plant flowers.
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