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forrest

n. C / U
A1 Beginner US //ˈfɔɹəst// for·rest Archaic

n. a large area of land covered mostly with trees and plants. It is a place where many wild animals live.

n. a large area of land covered with a dense growth of trees and underbrush. Often used in ecological and geographical contexts to describe a specific biome.


Usage

Countable when referring to a specific area of trees; uncountable when referring to the general habitat or land type.

Pitfall

forrestforestThe word is spelled with one 'r' in the middle. The double 'r' spelling is usually a surname or a proper name.

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