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A tall branching plant whose form also helps describe relationships and the act of driving an animal into its branches.
Practice using tree in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • Their chart was shaped like a tree.
  • Apples grow on that tree.
  • The tree gave us shade.
  • The family tree shows three generations.
  • Hounds treed the raccoon.

Similar words

branching diagram
woody plant
chase up a tree

Meanings

Large branching plant

noun
plants
neutral
A tall plant with a trunk and branches, sometimes used more broadly for similar plants such as palms.

Examples

  • A bird sat in the tree.
  • We planted a tree by the house.
  • The tree gave us shade.
  • Apples grow on that tree.
  • The wind broke a branch from the tree.

Similar words

woody plant

Branching diagram

noun
diagrams
neutral
A diagram with branches that shows how items or people are related or divided.

Examples

  • The family tree shows three generations.
  • Draw a tree to show the choices.
  • Each branch of the tree leads to an answer.
  • The computer displayed a file tree.
  • Their chart was shaped like a tree.

Similar words

branching diagram

Force up a tree

verb
hunting
neutral
To chase an animal until it climbs a tree for safety.

Examples

  • The dog treed the cat.
  • Hounds treed the raccoon.
  • They saw a fox treed by the dogs.
  • The puppy nearly treed a squirrel.
  • A loud dog can tree a small animal.

Similar words

chase up a tree

Etymology

From Old English trēow, meaning a growing tree or wood; the diagram and hunting uses extend from the plant.

FAQ

What is a tree?

A tall plant with a trunk and branches.

What is the plural of tree?

Trees.

What is a family tree?

A branching diagram showing family relationships.

Can tree be a verb?

Yes. It means to chase an animal up a tree.

Are palm trees included?

Yes. Everyday English calls palms trees, though their trunks differ from many woody trees.

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