CEFR B2

vegetation

noun

Meaning

Plants in general, especially those found in a particular habitat or area.

Examples

The dense vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to walk through.
After the fire, new vegetation slowly began to grow back on the hillside.

Synonyms: plants, flora, greenery, foliage

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vegetation (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: ˌvɛdʒəˈteɪʃən

Definition

Plants in general, especially those found in a particular habitat or area.

Examples

The dense vegetation in the jungle made it difficult to walk through.
After the fire, new vegetation slowly began to grow back on the hillside.
Desert vegetation often includes cacti and other drought-resistant plants.

How to Use vegetation

areas of vegetation (collocation): specific regions where plants grow — "We observed several distinct areas of vegetation as we drove through the national park."
cover in vegetation (collocation): to be overgrown with plants — "The old ruins were almost entirely covered in vegetation."

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