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Definition

A tree is a tall plant with a woody trunk and branches. It has leaves that use sunlight to make food.

Trees are important for the environment because they provide oxygen, food, and shelter for animals. They also help to prevent soil erosion and climate change.

Some of the different types of trees include:

  • Oak trees
  • Maple trees
  • Pine trees
  • Birch trees
  • Willow trees

How can the word be used?

The tree stood tall and proud, its branches reaching up to the sky.

tree

Different forms of the word

Noun:

a tall plant with a single main stem that branches out at the top.

Verb:

to grow or form into a tree.

Etymology

The word "tree" comes from the Old English word "trēo", which also means "tree".

The first recorded use of the word "tree" in English was in the 8th century.

The word "tree" is an Old English word, and it is related to the Old Frisian word "trē", the Old Saxon word "trio", the Old Norse word "tré", and the Gothic word "trewa".

Question

What trees can you name?