Root

Meaning

the part of a plant that grows underground; the basic cause, source, or origin of something

the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground and absorbs nutrients

Example Sentences

We need to find the root of this problem to solve it permanently.

The tree's roots are deep in the soil.

Synonyms

source, origin, basis, foundation, base

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source, origin, basis, foundation

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base, foundation, origin, source

Antonyms

branch, leaf, effect, result, tip, surface

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branch, leaf, effect, result

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tip, surface

Collocations

root cause, tree root, root of the problem, plant root

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root cause, tree root, root of the problem

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root cause, plant root, tree root