forest
Translation
forest, woods, woodland
Examples
We went for a walk in the forest.
We went for a walk in the forest.
The area is covered in dense forest.
The area is covered in dense forest.
Grammar Patterns
in the forest in the forest We went for a walk in the forest.
covered in forest covered in forest The area is covered in dense forest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: woods, woodland, jungle
Etymology
From Old French 'forest', from Latin 'foris' meaning 'outside'. It originally meant unenclosed woodland outside a park.
Memory Tips
Imagine a place 'for rest' for all the animals. A forest is a place for rest.