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trees

[triːz]

trees Definition

  • 1a perennial plant with a single stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species
  • 2a wooden structure or part of a structure

Using trees: Examples

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

  • Example

    The trees in the forest were tall and majestic.

  • Example

    The carpenter used the finest wood from the trees to make the furniture.

  • Example

    The tree outside my window is turning yellow in the fall.

trees Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for trees

Phrases with trees

  • up a tree

    in a difficult or awkward situation

    Example

    I'm up a tree with this project deadline approaching.

  • bark up the wrong tree

    to pursue a mistaken or misguided course of action

    Example

    If you think I'm the one who broke the vase, you're barking up the wrong tree.

  • money doesn't grow on trees

    used to convey that money is not easily obtained or unlimited

    Example

    You can't just buy whatever you want, you know. Money doesn't grow on trees.

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Summary: trees in Brief

The word 'trees' [triːz] refers to perennial plants with a single stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves. It also refers to wooden structures or parts of structures. Examples include 'The trees in the forest were tall and majestic,' and 'The carpenter used the finest wood from the trees to make the furniture.' Phrases like 'up a tree' and 'bark up the wrong tree' are idiomatic expressions that convey difficult situations and misguided actions, respectively.