root
US /ruːt/
UK /ruːt/

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akar
the part of a plant that attaches it to the ground or to a support, conveying water and nourishment to the rest of the plant via numerous branches and fibers
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The tree's roots spread deep into the soil.
Akar pohon menyebar jauh ke dalam tanah.
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Carrots are edible roots.
Wortel adalah akar yang bisa dimakan.
2.
akar, dasar, sumber
the fundamental or ultimate source of something
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Lack of communication is often the root of relationship problems.
Kurangnya komunikasi seringkali menjadi akar masalah hubungan.
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We need to get to the root of the problem.
Kita perlu sampai ke akar masalahnya.
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