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Antonyms of forrest include clearing, field, meadow, plain, grassland.

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Forrest

Noun / ˈfɔ:rʌst / Another word for forrest — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A forest is a large area covered with trees and plants.

Synonyms & similar words

woods woodland grove copse thicket jungle timberland rainforest thickets wilderness wood woodsman tree greenwood timber bush coppice vegatation brush shrubbery

Synonyms by register

Formal

woodland forestland arboreal region

Informal

woods trees

Literary

grove thicket copse

Antonyms

clearing field meadow plain grassland expanse

Common collocations

dense forest
ancient forest
rain forest
pine forest
walk through the forest
lost in the forest
edge of the forest
deep in the forest

Word family

noun forest

adjective foresty

Usage note

The word 'forest' refers to a large area covered chiefly with trees and undergrowth. It is generally used as a countable noun when referring to a specific area, e.g., 'the Black Forest'.

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