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UK/["/bʊʃ/"]/US/["/bʊʃ/"]/

Meaning of Bush

In simple words: A bush is a small to medium-sized plant with many branches.

Bush in a sentence

  • a rose/holly bush
  • She was hiding in the bushes at the side of the lane.
  • a large clump of rose bushes
  • to prune the rose bushes
  • Children are taught from an early age how to survive in the bush.
  • They went out into the bush.
  • hills that have become a wasteland after the removal of native bush
  • Stop beating about the bush and tell me what you want.

How to use Bush

Use 'bush' when referring to a type of plant that's not tall like a tree. It's common in gardening contexts, but less appropriate when discussing trees or flowers specifically.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'bush' as a 'bushy' plant, full of leaves.

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Collocations with Bush

Synonyms for Bush

Opposites of Bush

Common mistakes with Bush

  • Confused with 'shrub' - a bush is a type of shrub.
  • Using 'bushes' incorrectly in singular contexts.
  • Not distinguishing between types of bush and tree.

Compare Bush with Hedge, Plant

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Frequently asked questions about Bush

What does Bush mean?

A bush is a small to medium-sized plant with many branches.

What is the definition of Bush?

a plant that grows thickly with several hard stems coming up from the root

How do you use Bush in a sentence?

a rose/holly bush

Can you give another example of Bush?

She was hiding in the bushes at the side of the lane.

What are synonyms for Bush?

Common alternatives include shrub, hedge, plant, briar.

What is the opposite of Bush?

Opposite meanings include tree, flower.

What words go with Bush?

It commonly pairs with rose, thorn, etc., clump, plant, prune, trim, grow, among the bushes, in the bushes, bushes and trees, trees and bushes, dense, thick, African, fire, meat, in the bush, into the bush.

What are common mistakes when using Bush?

Confused with 'shrub' - a bush is a type of shrub. Using 'bushes' incorrectly in singular contexts. Not distinguishing between types of bush and tree.

How do you pronounce Bush?

US: /["/bʊʃ/"]/, UK: /["/bʊʃ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Bush?

Use 'bush' when referring to a type of plant that's not tall like a tree. It's common in gardening contexts, but less appropriate when discussing trees or flowers specifically.

What CEFR level is Bush?

"Bush" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.