Synonyms for

Tree

Verb / tri: / Another word for tree — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a plant that has a single stem or trunk, supporting branches and leaves

Synonyms & similar words

tree sirherbertbeerbohmtree shoetree treediagram corner sapling shrubs bushes wood timber lumber pole stump trunk plant vegetation flora greenery foliage forest woods grove copse orchard woodland

Synonyms by register

Formal

arboreal entity woody plant

Informal

stick thingy

Literary

timber forest giant leafy sentinel

Antonyms

seed sapling sprout germ bud

Common collocations

  • tall tree
  • fruit tree
  • Christmas tree
  • oak tree
  • tree trunk
  • tree bark
  • tree house

Word family

noun tree
verb tree
adjective arboreal
adverb treeward

Usage note

While 'tree' is a common noun, its verb form 'to tree' means to chase an animal up a tree or to corner something. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.

Example sentences

  1. I planted a tree in my backyard last year.
  2. The leaves on the tree change color in the fall.
  3. Birds build their nests in trees.
  4. The tree provides shade on a hot summer day.
  5. We went for a walk in the woods and saw a tall tree.

Quotes

  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn. - Ralph Waldo Emerson
  • I think that I shall never see a poem lovely as a tree. - Joyce Kilmer

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