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EXCAVATION Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word excavation. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word excavation. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXCAVATION

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1digging
verb, nounv, n
2bore
verb, nounv, n
3channel
verb, nounv, n
4cut
verb, nounv, n
5mine
verb, nounv, n
6pit
verb, nounv, n
7quarry
verb, nounv, n
8shaft
nounn
9trench
verb, nounv, n
10subterrane
11trenching
verb, nounv, n
12tunnelling
verb, nounv, n
13dig
verbv
14mining
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
15archeological site
nounn

Best Hypernyms For EXCAVATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excavation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
artefact artifact production site
Phrases (2)
creating by removalland site

Alternatives for DIGGING

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