CEFR B1

rainforest

noun

Meaning

A dense forest, typically in tropical regions, that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year.

Examples

Deforestation is a major threat to the world's rainforests.
Scientists are studying the unique ecosystem of the Congo rainforest.

Synonyms: jungle, woodland, forest

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rainforest (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈreɪnˌfɒrɪst/

Also written: rain forest. Same meaning; acceptable spelling variants.

Definition

A dense forest, typically in tropical regions, that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year.

Examples

Deforestation is a major threat to the world's rainforests.
Scientists are studying the unique ecosystem of the Congo rainforest.
The biodiversity of the rainforest is astonishing.

Synonyms of rainforest

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Antonyms of rainforest

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