A2noun 1K

Wood

🇬🇧 UK /["/wʊd/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/wʊd/"]/

Meaning of Wood

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree are made of; this material when it is used to build or make things with, or as a fuel

In simple words: The material that comes from trees, used for making furniture and buildings.

Wood in a sentence

• The table is made of solid wood.
• He used a piece of wood to start the fire.
• The old house is surrounded by a beautiful wood.
• She carved a figure out of wood as a gift.
• The child loves playing in the wood near their home.

How to use Wood

Used in everyday conversation, can refer to both the material and forested areas. Not suitable in formal scientific writing without clarification.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'wooden' wagon to remember 'wood' as a material from trees.

Related words

Collocations with Wood

• hard
• soft
• dark
• bit
• block
• piece
• carve
• chop
• cut
• splinter
• rot
• burn
• chip
• shavings
• pulp
• in wood
• the grain of the wood
• deep
• dense
• thick
• in the wood
• into the wood
• through the wood
• deep in the woods
• the edge of the woods
• the middle of the woods

Synonyms for Wood

• timber
• lumber
• plank
• board
• stick

Opposites of Wood

• metal
• plastic

Common mistakes with Wood

• Confusing 'wood' with 'would' in pronunciation.
• Using 'woods' when referring to the material instead of the forest.
• Incorrectly thinking 'wood' is uncountable when referring to types of wood.

Frequently asked questions about Wood

What does Wood mean?

The material that comes from trees, used for making furniture and buildings.

What is the definition of Wood?

the hard material that the trunk and branches of a tree are made of; this material when it is used to build or make things with, or as a fuel

How do you use Wood in a sentence?

The table is made of solid wood.

Can you give another example of Wood?

He used a piece of wood to start the fire.

What are synonyms for Wood?

Common alternatives include timber, lumber, plank, board, stick.

What is the opposite of Wood?

Opposite meanings include metal, plastic.

What words go with Wood?

It commonly pairs with hard, soft, dark, bit, block, piece, carve, chop, cut, splinter, rot, burn, chip, shavings, pulp, in wood, the grain of the wood, deep, dense, thick, in the wood, into the wood, through the wood, deep in the woods, the edge of the woods, the middle of the woods.

What are common mistakes when using Wood?

Confusing 'wood' with 'would' in pronunciation. Using 'woods' when referring to the material instead of the forest. Incorrectly thinking 'wood' is uncountable when referring to types of wood.

How do you pronounce Wood?

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

When should I use Wood?

Used in everyday conversation, can refer to both the material and forested areas. Not suitable in formal scientific writing without clarification.

What CEFR level is Wood?

"Wood" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.