vine

[vain]

vine Definition

  • 1a plant with a long, thin stem that grows along the ground or up and around something
  • 2the stem of a grape plant, especially when used for making wine

Using vine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "vine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The vine grew up the side of the house.

  • Example

    The vineyard produces some of the best wines in the region.

  • Example

    The grapes are harvested from the vines in the fall.

vine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for vine

Phrases with vine

  • a method of informal communication, especially among a group of people

    Example

    I heard through the grapevine that she's getting married.

  • to swing from the vines

    to move through trees by holding onto the branches

    Example

    Tarzan is famous for swinging from the vines in the jungle.

  • to be still developing and not yet ready to be used or harvested

    Example

    The tomatoes are still on the vine and need a few more days to ripen.

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Summary: vine in Brief

A 'vine' [vain] is a plant with a long, thin stem that grows along the ground or up and around something. It can also refer to the stem of a grape plant, especially when used for making wine. Examples include 'The vine grew up the side of the house.' and 'The grapes are harvested from the vines in the fall.' Phrases include 'grapevine,' referring to informal communication, 'to swing from the vines,' meaning to move through trees, and 'to be on the vine,' meaning still developing.

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