Alveolus and Hollow

Alveolus

Alveolus noun - A tiny sac for holding air in the lungs; formed by the terminal dilation of tiny air passageways.
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Hollow and alveolus are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hollow" instead a noun "Alveolus".

Nearby Word: alveolar

Hollow

Hollow noun - A sunken area forming a separate space.
Usage example: made a little hollow in her mound of mashed potatoes and filled it with gravy

Alveolus and hollow are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Alveolus" instead a noun "Hollow".

Nearby Words: hollowed, hollowing, hollowly
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Hollow or Alveolus. 2016. Accessed July 27, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/alveolus/hollow.
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