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forest

Definition

  • noun: a thick growth of trees and bushes that covers a large area
  • noun: a dense growth of trees and underbrush covering a large tract
  • verb: to cover with trees or forest
  • often used before another noun
  • synonyms: sylvan, woodland, wildwood

Examples

  • This investment would be good for the company, but he's so concerned about saving money that he 'can't see the forest for the trees'.

  • The candidate was surrounded by a 'forest' of microphones.

  • Fires destroyed acres of 'forest'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yes. He must die. And Voldemort himself must do it. That is essential. - Where've you been? - I thought you went to the forest. I'm going there now. Are you mad? No... You can't give yourself up to him. What is it, Harry? (..)
    2011 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2