A1 noun Neutro

evergreen

/ˈev.ə.ɡriːn/

An evergreen is a tree or plant that keeps its green leaves all year round, even in the winter. Unlike deciduous trees, it does not lose its foliage during the cold seasons.

Exemplos

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1

The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.

The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.

2

The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.

The park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.

3

I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.

I want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
evergreen
Adjetivo
evergreen
Relacionado
greenness
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Dica de memorização

Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.

Quiz rápido

The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: evergreen

Exemplos

1

The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.

everyday

The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.

2

The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.

formal

The park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.

3

I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.

informal

I want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.

4

Botanical studies show that an evergreen retains its leaves by producing a waxy coating.

academic

Science shows that these trees keep leaves using a special wax.

5

The office park features several evergreens to ensure a professional look during the winter months.

business

The business area has green trees to look good even in the cold season.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
evergreen
Adjetivo
evergreen
Relacionado
greenness

Colocações comuns

dense evergreen a thick tree that stays green
tall evergreen a high tree that stays green
evergreen forest a forest where trees stay green all year
native evergreen a local tree that stays green
plant an evergreen to put a year-round green tree in the ground

Frases Comuns

evergreen content

information that is always useful and relevant

stay evergreen

to remain fresh or popular for a long time

the Evergreen State

the nickname for Washington State in the USA

Frequentemente confundido com

evergreen vs deciduous

Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreens keep them.

evergreen vs pine

A pine is a specific type of evergreen, but not all evergreens are pines.

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Notas de uso

In a literal sense, use 'evergreen' to describe plants that stay green. Figuratively, use it to describe things like songs or stories that never go out of style.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes think 'evergreen' only refers to Christmas trees, but it includes many types of shrubs and trees.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.

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Origem da palavra

From the English words 'ever' and 'green', first used in the 17th century to describe plants that do not wither.

Padrões gramaticais

countable noun (plural: evergreens) often used as a compound noun (evergreen tree) can function as an adjective
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Contexto cultural

Evergreens are central to winter traditions in many Western cultures, representing life during the cold months, especially as Christmas trees.

Quiz rápido

The ______ in the park provides a splash of color even in the middle of winter.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: evergreen

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hibernation

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camouflage

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stream

A1

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pond

A1

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marsh

A1

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swamp

A1

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waterfall

A1

A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.

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