CEFR A2

shrub

noun

Meaning

A woody plant that has many stems and branches arising from or near the ground.

Examples

A rose shrub can add beauty to any garden.
The gardener trimmed the hedges and pruned the shrubs.

Synonyms: bush, plant, tree, undergrowth

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shrub (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ʃrʌb/

Definition

A woody plant that has many stems and branches arising from or near the ground.

Examples

A rose shrub can add beauty to any garden.
The gardener trimmed the hedges and pruned the shrubs.
Many small animals find shelter among the dense shrubs.

Synonyms of shrub

Words with a similar meaning to shrub:

bush
plant
tree
undergrowth

Antonyms of shrub

Words with the opposite meaning to shrub:

tree
flower

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