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root

/ruːt/
root ruːt
English Definition
n. the part of a plant that grows underground
中文释义
Significado en Español
raíz
한국어 뜻
뿌리
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
rễ
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Example Sentence

The tree's roots run deep underground.

这棵树的根深深扎入地下。

Synonyms
source base origin
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “root”:

  1. A base
  2. B surface
  3. C top
  4. D branch
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A — base. “root” means n. the part of a plant that grows underground

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The deep ______ of the old oak tree held it firmly in the ground.

  1. A leaf
  2. B flower
  3. C branch
  4. D root
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D — root. “root” means n. the part of a plant that grows underground

Common questions about “root”

What does “root” mean?

root — n. the part of a plant that grows underground. In Chinese: 根.

How do you pronounce “root”?

root is pronounced /ruːt/. It breaks into 1 syllable: root.

How do you use “root” in a sentence?

The tree's roots run deep underground. (这棵树的根深深扎入地下。)

What are synonyms for “root”?

source, base, origin — all close in meaning to root (n. the part of a plant that grows underground).

Is “root” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. root appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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