A1 noun Neutral

moss

/mɒs/

Moss is a small, soft green plant that grows in thick, carpet-like patches. It usually grows in damp, shady places like on rocks or tree trunks.

Ejemplos

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1

The green moss feels soft when you touch it.

The green moss feels soft when you touch it.

2

The old stone walls are covered in a thick layer of moss.

The old stone walls are covered in a thick layer of moss.

3

Hey, check out the cool moss on this log!

Hey, check out the cool moss on this log!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
moss
Adverbio
mossily
Adjetivo
mossy
Relacionado
mossiness
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Truco para recordar

Think of moss as 'Nature's Carpet'—it is soft, green, and covers the floor of the woods.

Quiz rápido

The north side of the tree is covered in green ___ because it is shady and wet.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: moss

Ejemplos

1

The green moss feels soft when you touch it.

everyday

The green moss feels soft when you touch it.

2

The old stone walls are covered in a thick layer of moss.

formal

The old stone walls are covered in a thick layer of moss.

3

Hey, check out the cool moss on this log!

informal

Hey, check out the cool moss on this log!

4

Moss samples were collected to study the moisture levels of the forest floor.

academic

Moss samples were collected to study the moisture levels of the forest floor.

5

Our landscaping company uses peat moss to improve the soil quality for clients.

business

Our landscaping company uses peat moss to improve the soil quality for clients.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
moss
Adverbio
mossily
Adjetivo
mossy
Relacionado
mossiness

Colocaciones comunes

green moss green moss
thick moss thick moss
moss-covered moss-covered
soft moss soft moss
grow moss grow moss

Frases Comunes

A rolling stone gathers no moss

A rolling stone gathers no moss

moss green

moss green

peat moss

peat moss

Se confunde a menudo con

moss vs algae

Algae usually grows in water or very wet surfaces and is often slimy, while moss is a land plant that feels like a carpet.

moss vs grass

Grass has long blades and roots in soil, whereas moss is very short and can grow directly on rocks or wood.

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Notas de uso

Moss is usually an uncountable noun when talking about the plant in general, but you can use the plural 'mosses' when referring to different scientific species.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'moss' to describe grass in a forest. Remember that moss is much shorter and doesn't have flowers.

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Truco para recordar

Think of moss as 'Nature's Carpet'—it is soft, green, and covers the floor of the woods.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old English word 'meos', which refers to a swamp or mossy place.

Patrones gramaticales

uncountable noun used with the preposition 'on' (moss on a tree) attributive use (moss garden)
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Contexto cultural

In Japanese gardening, moss is highly valued and cultivated to represent age, silence, and peace.

Quiz rápido

The north side of the tree is covered in green ___ because it is shady and wet.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: moss

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foliage

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canopy

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photosynthesis

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pollination

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seedling

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