A1noun high_frequency_chunk

Tree

🇬🇧 UK /["/triː/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/triː/"]/

Meaning of Tree

a tall plant that can live a long time. Trees have a thick central wooden trunk from which branches grow, usually with leaves on them

In simple words: A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches.

Tree in a sentence

• The tree in our backyard provides plenty of shade.
• The children climbed the tall tree to get a better view.
• We planted a young tree to help improve the environment.
• In autumn, the leaves of the tree change color and fall.
• The oak tree is known for its strength and durability.

How to use Tree

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It may not be appropriate in technical discussions where specific types of trees are named.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a large 't' for 'tall' — trees are tall plants.

Related words

Collocations with Tree

• deciduous
• evergreen
• coniferous
• clump
• copse
• grove
• grow
• plant
• climb
• grow
• stand
• line something
• bark
• branch
• leaves
• in a/​the tree
• on a/​the tree
• under a tree

Synonyms for Tree

• plant
• wood
• shrub
• timber
• bark

Opposites of Tree

• bush
• shrub

Common mistakes with Tree

• Confused with 'bush' or 'shrub' — trees are taller and have a trunk.
• Using 'tree' as a verb incorrectly — it's only a noun.
• Forgetting to capitalize 'Tree' when it is part of a proper name.

Frequently asked questions about Tree

What does Tree mean?

A tall plant with a wooden trunk and branches.

What is the definition of Tree?

a tall plant that can live a long time. Trees have a thick central wooden trunk from which branches grow, usually with leaves on them

How do you use Tree in a sentence?

The tree in our backyard provides plenty of shade.

Can you give another example of Tree?

The children climbed the tall tree to get a better view.

What are synonyms for Tree?

Common alternatives include plant, wood, shrub, timber, bark.

What is the opposite of Tree?

Opposite meanings include bush, shrub.

What words go with Tree?

It commonly pairs with deciduous, evergreen, coniferous, clump, copse, grove, grow, plant, climb, grow, stand, line something, bark, branch, leaves, in a/​the tree, on a/​the tree, under a tree.

What are common mistakes when using Tree?

Confused with 'bush' or 'shrub' — trees are taller and have a trunk. Using 'tree' as a verb incorrectly — it's only a noun. Forgetting to capitalize 'Tree' when it is part of a proper name.

How do you pronounce Tree?

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

When should I use Tree?

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts. It may not be appropriate in technical discussions where specific types of trees are named.

What CEFR level is Tree?

"Tree" is at A1 level on the CEFR scale.