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woods

n. C / U
A2 Elementary US //ˈwʊdz// UK //wˈʊdz// woods

n. an area of land covered with many trees. It is smaller than a forest but larger than a small group of trees.

n. a dense growth of trees and shrubs, typically smaller in scale than a forest. Often used in the plural form to refer to a single wooded area.


SIMPLE

We went for a long walk in the woods.

CONTEXTUAL

The soldiers moved quietly through the woods to avoid being seen by the enemy scouts.

COMPLEX

The dense canopy of the woods provided significant tactical cover, though the uneven terrain made it difficult for the heavy artillery units to advance at their usual pace.

Synonyms
Usage

Frequently used in the plural ('the woods') to refer to a single geographic area of forestation.

Pitfall

He lives in a woods.He lives in the woods.When referring to a forested area, 'woods' is almost always used with the definite article 'the' and treated as a plural noun.

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