A1 noun Neutro

canopy

/ˈkæn.ə.pi/

A canopy is a cover that hangs over something, like a bed or a seat, to provide shade or protection. In nature, it is the top layer of a forest where the branches and leaves of tall trees meet to form a roof.

Exemplos

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1

We sat under the canopy to stay out of the sun.

We sat under the cover to stay out of the sun.

2

The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful silk canopy.

The wedding ceremony happened under a beautiful silk cover.

3

I want a cool canopy for my bed.

I want a nice cover over my bed.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
canopy
Verb
canopy
Adjetivo
canopied
Relacionado
awning
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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Can of Pea' - imagine a giant green pea pod opening up to form a green roof over your head.

Quiz rápido

The monkeys live and play high up in the forest ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: canopy

Exemplos

1

We sat under the canopy to stay out of the sun.

everyday

We sat under the cover to stay out of the sun.

2

The wedding ceremony took place under a beautiful silk canopy.

formal

The wedding ceremony happened under a beautiful silk cover.

3

I want a cool canopy for my bed.

informal

I want a nice cover over my bed.

4

The forest canopy blocks most of the sunlight from reaching the ground.

academic

The top layer of trees stops most sunlight from hitting the ground.

5

The hotel entrance features a glass canopy for arriving guests.

business

The hotel door has a glass roof for guests who arrive.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
canopy
Verb
canopy
Adjetivo
canopied
Relacionado
awning

Colocações comuns

forest canopy the top layer of a forest
leafy canopy a cover made of many leaves
bed canopy a decorative cover over a bed
protective canopy a cover that keeps you safe
dense canopy a thick layer of tree tops

Frases Comuns

under the canopy

beneath the overhead cover

canopy of stars

the sky at night when it looks like a cover of stars

thick canopy

a very full and dark layer of trees

Frequentemente confundido com

canopy vs awning

An awning is usually a fabric sheet attached to a building, while a canopy can be natural (trees) or a free-standing structure.

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Notas de uso

Use 'canopy' when you are talking about something that acts like a high roof, especially in a forest or over furniture like a bed.

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Erros comuns

Learners often use 'ceiling' for the top of a forest, but 'canopy' is the correct word for natural overhead covers.

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Dica de memorização

Think of a 'Can of Pea' - imagine a giant green pea pod opening up to form a green roof over your head.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Greek word 'konops', which means mosquito; it originally referred to a bed with a net to keep insects out.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun plural: canopies often used with 'the' in a nature context
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, a canopy (like a Chuppah) is used in wedding ceremonies to symbolize the home the couple will build together.

Quiz rápido

The monkeys live and play high up in the forest ____.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: canopy

Mais palavras de nature

rainforest

A1

A thick forest in a tropical area that receives a large amount of rain throughout the year. It is a dense habitat known for having many different types of plants and animals.

tundra

A1

A large, flat area of land in very cold parts of the world, such as the Arctic. In this area, the ground is frozen and there are no trees, only small plants like moss.

wetland

A1

A wetland is an area of land that is always wet or covered with shallow water. It is a very important place where many different plants and animals, like birds and frogs, live.

coral reef

A1

A coral reef is a large underwater structure made from the skeletons of small sea animals called corals. They are usually found in warm, shallow parts of the ocean and provide a home for many types of fish.

vegetation

A1

Vegetation refers to all the plants and trees that grow in a particular area. It is used to describe the green cover of the earth, like forests or grass.

foliage

A1

Foliage refers to the leaves of a plant or tree, considered as a group. It is often used to describe the overall appearance and mass of greenery in a landscape or forest.

photosynthesis

A1

Photosynthesis is the natural process that green plants use to make their own food. They use sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide to create energy and release oxygen into the air.

pollination

A1

Pollination is the process of moving pollen from one flower to another to help plants make seeds and fruit. This is usually done by insects like bees or by the wind.

seedling

A1

A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.

sapling

A1

A sapling is a very young tree with a thin trunk. It is the stage of growth after a seed sprouts but before it becomes a large, mature tree.

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