Undergrowth Meaning
/ˈʌndɚˌɡɹoʊθ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounThe plants in a forest which only reach a relatively low height (such as shrubs and bushes).
Sentence Examples
The work mostly consists of removing undergrowth and clearing away litter.
The truck got stuck in the undergrowth.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The path was blocked by thick ____ of bushes and small trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The path was almost completely hidden by the thick ____, making it very difficult for the hikers to find their way today.
Word Origin & History
From under- + growth. Cognate with West Frisian ûndergroei (“undergrowth”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The path was blocked by thick ____ of bushes and small trees.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The path was almost completely hidden by the thick ____, making it very difficult for the hikers to find their way today.