pine

[paɪn]

pine Definition

• 1. an evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves
• 2. the wood of a pine tree

Using pine: Examples

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

• Example

  The pine forest is home to many animals.

• Example

  The cabin was made of pine wood.

• Example

  She picked up a pine cone from the ground.

pine Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pine

• fir
• spruce
• cedar

Phrases with pine

• pine for someone/something

  to feel a strong desire or longing for someone or something

  Example

  After her dog died, she pined for him for months.

• pine away

  to gradually become weaker and thinner because of illness or sadness

  Example

  He pined away after his wife passed away.

• pine needle

  a needle-shaped leaf of a pine tree

  Example

  The ground was covered in pine needles.

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Summary: pine in Brief

A 'pine' [paɪn] is an evergreen coniferous tree with needle-shaped leaves. It is also used to refer to the wood of a pine tree. The term appears in phrases like 'pine for someone/something,' expressing a strong desire or longing, and 'pine away,' indicating gradual weakening due to illness or sadness.