noun

fruit

fruit, produce, result, outcome

I like to eat fresh fruit.

I like to eat fresh fruit.

His hard work bore fruit.

His hard work bore fruit.

((uncountable)) a sweet, edible part of a plant Apples and bananas are types of fruit.

((countable)) the result of work or action The fruits of his labour were finally visible.

Synonyms: produce, harvest, result, outcome

From Latin 'fructus' meaning 'enjoyment, fruit'.

Picture a tree full of colourful fruit. The 'fruit' of your labour is the result you get to enjoy.

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