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pitfalls Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: P IH1 T F AO0 L Z

What Does Pitfalls Mean?

As a noun, pitfalls means plural of pitfall. As a verb, it means third-person singular simple present indicative of pitfall.

Pitfalls Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of pitfall

Pitfalls as a Verb

  1. third-person singular simple present indicative of pitfall

Noun

  1. A potential problem, hazard, or danger that is easily encountered but not immediately obvious.

    It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.

  2. A type of trap consisting of a concealed hole in the ground: victims fall into the hole and are unable to escape.
  3. An antipattern.

Synonyms of Pitfalls

antipatterndark patterntrap
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Antonyms of Pitfalls

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Pitfalls in a Sentence

It's usually a simple task, but you should know the pitfalls before you attempt it yourself.

Word Forms & Grammar

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