Meaning of the word tree in English

What does tree mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

tree

US /triː/

UK /triː/

Noun

a woody perennial plant, typically having a single stem or trunk growing to a considerable height and bearing lateral branches at some distance from the ground.

Example:

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The old oak tree stood tall in the forest.

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Birds built a nest in the branches of the tree.

Synonym:

plant shrub sapling

a diagram with a structure of branching connections, for example, a family tree or a decision tree.

Example:

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We traced our ancestry using a family tree.

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The software uses a decision tree to analyze data.

Synonym:

diagram chart structure

Verb

to force (a person or animal) up a tree.

Example:

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The dog treed the squirrel, trapping it on a high branch.

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The hunters treed the bear, making it easier to capture.

Synonym:

corner trap strand

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