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forest

 

[ หˆfษ’rษชst ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Nature
Context #1 | Noun

natural habitat

A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Synonyms

jungle, rainforest, woodland

Examples of usage

  • He enjoyed taking long walks in the forest.
  • The forest was home to a variety of wildlife.
  • The forest was dense and difficult to navigate.
Context #2 | Noun

organized group

A large number or variety of anything.

Synonyms

cluster, maze, thicket

Examples of usage

  • A forest of microphones surrounded the speaker.
  • A forest of flags lined the parade route.
Context #3 | Verb

covering or decorating

Cover or provide with a forest or trees.

Synonyms

adorn, decorate, embellish

Examples of usage

  • The walls were forested with ivy.
  • The table was forested with candles.

Translations

Translations of the word "forest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น floresta

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคœเค‚เค—เคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wald

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ hutan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ las

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฃฎ (ใ‚‚ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท forรชt

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bosque

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท orman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆฒ (sup)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบุงุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ les

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ les

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฃฎๆž— (sฤ“nlรญn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gozd

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skรณgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพั€ะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒงแƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ meลŸษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bosque

Word origin

The word 'forest' originated from the Old French word 'forest', which came from the Latin word 'foris', meaning 'outside'. The term originally referred to a large area of land covered with trees for hunting. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any large area covered with trees and undergrowth. Forests play a crucial role in the ecosystem by providing habitat for wildlife, regulating the climate, and producing oxygen.

See also: before, forecastle, forefather, foreman, foremost, forepart, forever.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,611, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.