Pronunciation: /ˈtʌnəl/
noun an underground passageway, typically through a hill or under a building, road, or river
A1 The train went through a dark tunnel.
A2 The tunnel was long and narrow, making it hard to see the end.
B1 The construction workers are building a new tunnel under the city.
B2 The tunnel was well-lit and had ventilation systems to ensure safety.
C1 The tunnel bore through the mountain, connecting two valleys on either side.
C2 The tunnel's intricate design allowed for high-speed trains to pass through smoothly.
verb No applicable parts of speech
A1 The rabbit tunneled under the fence to escape.
A2 The miners tunneled deep into the mountain to extract the precious minerals.
B1 The engineers tunneled through the rock to create a new passageway for the train.
B2 The hackers tunneled into the company's database to steal confidential information.
C1 The archaeologists tunneled carefully through the ancient ruins to uncover hidden artifacts.
C2 The spies tunneled under the enemy's headquarters to gather intelligence.
adjective No applicable parts of speech
A1 The tunnel entrance was dark and scary.
A2 The tunnel walls were covered in graffiti.
B1 The tunnel vision effect made it hard to focus on anything else.
B2 The tunnel-like hallway seemed to go on forever.
C1 The tunnel vision syndrome caused by the medication was concerning.
C2 The tunnel vision of the CEO led to a narrow focus on short-term profits.
adverb No applicable parts of speech
A1 She walked through the tunnel quickly.
A2 The train went into the tunnel with a loud noise.
B1 The hikers emerged from the dark tunnel feeling relieved.
B2 The car sped through the tunnel at a dangerous speed.
C1 The tunnel provided a shortcut through the mountain, saving hours of travel time.
C2 The intricate network of tunnels beneath the city was a marvel of engineering.
pronoun No applicable parts of speech
A1 I see a tunnel.
A2 The tunnel is dark and scary.
B1 The tunnel we explored yesterday was long and narrow.
B2 The tunnel, which was built in the 1800s, is now a popular tourist attraction.
C1 The tunnel, with its intricate architecture, is a marvel of engineering.
C2 The tunnel, once thought to be haunted, is now considered a historic landmark.
preposition No applicable parts of speech
A1 The cat ran through the tunnel.
A2 The hikers walked under the tunnel.
B1 The train passed through the tunnel quickly.
B2 The car drove into the tunnel to avoid traffic.
C1 The workers were repairing the tunnel's structure.
C2 The tunnel's entrance was hidden by overgrown bushes.
conjunction No applicable parts of speech
A1 I walked through the tunnel and emerged on the other side.
A2 The tunnel was dark and scary, but I had to pass through it to reach the other side.
B1 The tunnel was long and narrow, causing me to feel claustrophobic.
B2 Despite the rain, we decided to hike through the tunnel to reach the waterfall on the other side.
C1 The tunnel, although seemingly endless, provided a shortcut through the mountain.
C2 The tunnel, along with its intricate system of ventilation, was a marvel of engineering.
interjection No applicable parts of speech
A1 Tunnel! Be careful not to bump your head.
A2 Tunnel! Watch out for any obstacles.
B1 Tunnel! It's dark in here, use a flashlight.
B2 Tunnel! Make sure to stay close together so no one gets lost.
C1 Tunnel! Let's stick to the main path and not wander off.
C2 Tunnel! We need to be cautious of any potential hazards.
article No applicable parts of speech
A1 The tunnel is dark and scary.
A2 The train went through a long tunnel.
B1 The tunnel was built to connect the two cities.
B2 The tunnel under the river is a marvel of engineering.
C1 The tunnel bore through the mountain took years to complete.
C2 The intricate tunnel system beneath the city is a wonder to explore.
formal The construction crew is currently working on building a new tunnel through the mountain.
informal We drove through the tunnel on our way to the beach.
slang Let's take a shortcut through the tunnel to get to the concert faster.
figurative She felt like she was in a tunnel of despair, unable to see a way out of her troubles.
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