What does “tree” mean?
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nouna tall plant with a wooden trunk, branches, and leaves
There’s an old oak tree in our yard.
Tree at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A1 (beginner)
- Pronunciation
- /tri/ · TREE
How to use “tree” correctly
Birds sit “in” a tree, not “on” a tree. Don’t confuse “tree” with “three” (3).
Common phrases with “tree”
- plant a tree
- climb a tree
- family tree
- apple tree
Idioms with “tree”
- Bark up the wrong tree: To have the wrong idea about something or look for an answer in the wrong place.
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