forest

Meanings

• noun

  A large area of land covered with trees and undergrowth. It may include forests or woodlands of various types.

  - "The forest covers an area of 10,000 square kilometers."
  - "Animals like tigers and elephants live in the forest."
  - "The forest provides oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfɒɹɪst/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with forest
groves , gardens , apples , gloves

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Variants

List of all variants of forest that leads to same result
forest , forestal , forested , forestial , forests , forestation , forestations , foresting , forest floor , forest floors , forest green , forest greens , forest ranger , forest rangers , forest tent caterpillar , forest tent caterpillars , Forest Hills , cloud forest , cloud forests , gallery forest , gallery forests , national forest , national forests

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Etymology

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Old English forrist, forost: a woodland or forest. The word is derived from the Proto-Germanic *foriz-, meaning 'a forest'.

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Trivia

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1. The largest forest in the world is the Amazon Rainforest, covering approximately 6.7 million square kilometers.

2. Trees in the forest absorb carbon dioxide during photosynthesis, helping to reduce the amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

3. Forests provide habitat for over 80% of the world's terrestrial biodiversity.

4. The oldest known tree in the world is a Bristlecone Pine named Methuselah, located in the White Mountains of California, which is over 4,800 years old.

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Related Concepts

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1. woodland: An area covered with trees and undergrowth, smaller than a forest.

2. forest ecosystem: A community of plants, animals, and other organisms living in and interacting with a forest.

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Culture

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Forests have been significant in various cultures throughout history. They have been depicted in mythology, literature, art, and music. For instance, the forest plays a prominent role in many fairy tales, such as Hansel and Gretel and Sleeping Beauty. In literature, forests have been used to symbolize mystery, danger, and transformation. For example, in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings, the forest of Lothlórien represents beauty, magic, and enchantment.

How to Memorize "forest"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dense, green area filled with tall trees and undergrowth.
   - Visualize the sounds of birds chirping and leaves rustling in the wind.
   - Picture yourself taking a walk through the forest, feeling the cool shade and the soft moss under your feet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'forest' with 'nature', 'wilderness', and 'green'.
   - Think of the forest as a place where animals live and trees grow.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Forests are for animals and trees.

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