forests
word · lemma: forest
Definition
Large areas covered mostly by trees and other plants. Forests are home to many animals, plants, and are important for the Earth's environment.
Usage & Nuances
'Forests' is the plural of 'forest.' Common collocations include 'tropical forests,' 'rain forests,' and 'protect forests.' Not to be confused with 'woods,' which usually refers to smaller, less dense areas of trees.
Spanish: bosques - selvasPortuguese (BR): florestas - matasPortuguese (PT): florestas - matasChinese (Simplified): 森林Chinese (Traditional): 森林Hindi: जंगलArabic: غاباتBengali: জঙ্গল - বনRussian: лесаJapanese: 森（もり） - 森林（しんりん）Vietnamese: rừngKorean: 숲 - 삼림Turkish: ormanlarUrdu: جنگلاتIndonesian: hutan
Example Sentences
Many animals live in forests.
basic
There are tropical forests in South America.
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A walk through the forests always helps me relax.
natural
Some forests have existed for thousands of years.
natural
People plant trees to help the forests grow.
basic
Wildfires can destroy whole forests in a short time.
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