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Forest

noun
/ˈfɔːrɪst/

Meaning

a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth
A large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth.

Example Sentences

We went hiking in the dense forest yesterday.

They went hiking in the forest.

Example Expressions

can't see the forest for the trees

Synonyms

woods, woodland, jungle, timberland, grove, rainforest
Entry 1
woods, woodland, jungle, timberland
Entry 2
woods, jungle, woodland, grove, rainforest

Antonyms

desert, plain, field, clearing
Entry 1
desert, plain, field, clearing
Entry 2
desert, plain

Collocations

dense forest, forest fire, tropical forest, forest ranger, forest reserve
Entry 1
dense forest, forest fire, tropical forest, forest ranger
Entry 2
dense forest, tropical forest, forest fire, forest reserve

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