B2noun 2K

Tunnel

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈtʌnl/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈtʌnl/"]/

Meaning of Tunnel

a passage built underground, for example to allow a road or railway to go through a hill, under a river, etc.

In simple words: A long, underground passage that people or vehicles can go through.

Tunnel in a sentence

• The tunnel under the city was built in the early 1900s.
• They passed through the dark tunnel, hearing echoes of their footsteps.
• Construction workers are digging a new tunnel to improve transportation.
• The train travels through the mountain tunnel in just a few minutes.
• A tunnel connects the two sides of the river, making it easier for pedestrians.

How to use Tunnel

Used in both everyday and technical contexts. Appropriate when discussing transportation, construction, or geology. Avoid using it metaphorically unless context allows.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Imagine a 'tunnel' like 'tunneling' through the ground with a big drill.

Related words

Collocations with Tunnel

• long
• short
• narrow
• go through
• use
• disappear into
• run
• lead
• connect
• entrance
• floor
• mouth
• through a/​the tunnel
• a labyrinth of tunnels
• a maze of tunnels
• a network of tunnels
• long
• short
• narrow
• go through
• use
• disappear into
• run
• lead
• connect
• entrance
• floor
• mouth
• through a/​the tunnel
• a labyrinth of tunnels
• a maze of tunnels
• a network of tunnels

Synonyms for Tunnel

• passage
• duct
• gallery
• corridor
• tube

Opposites of Tunnel

• hill
• mountain

Common mistakes with Tunnel

• Confused with 'barrow' (a type of passage in mining).
• Mispronounced, often forgetting the 'n' sound.
• Using 'tunnel' in contexts that only apply to surface-level structures.

Frequently asked questions about Tunnel

What does Tunnel mean?

A long, underground passage that people or vehicles can go through.

What is the definition of Tunnel?

a passage built underground, for example to allow a road or railway to go through a hill, under a river, etc.

How do you use Tunnel in a sentence?

The tunnel under the city was built in the early 1900s.

Can you give another example of Tunnel?

They passed through the dark tunnel, hearing echoes of their footsteps.

What are synonyms for Tunnel?

Common alternatives include passage, duct, gallery, corridor, tube.

What is the opposite of Tunnel?

Opposite meanings include hill, mountain.

What words go with Tunnel?

It commonly pairs with long, short, narrow, go through, use, disappear into, run, lead, connect, entrance, floor, mouth, through a/​the tunnel, a labyrinth of tunnels, a maze of tunnels, a network of tunnels, long, short, narrow, go through, use, disappear into, run, lead, connect, entrance, floor, mouth, through a/​the tunnel, a labyrinth of tunnels, a maze of tunnels, a network of tunnels.

What are common mistakes when using Tunnel?

Confused with 'barrow' (a type of passage in mining). Mispronounced, often forgetting the 'n' sound. Using 'tunnel' in contexts that only apply to surface-level structures.

How do you pronounce Tunnel?

US: /["/ˈtʌnl/"]/, UK: /["/ˈtʌnl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Tunnel?

Used in both everyday and technical contexts. Appropriate when discussing transportation, construction, or geology. Avoid using it metaphorically unless context allows.

What CEFR level is Tunnel?

"Tunnel" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.