evergreen
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
3 de 5The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.
The high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.
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.
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
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
The tall evergreen in our garden looks beautiful when it snows.
everydayThe high tree that stays green in our yard looks pretty in the snow.
The park's design incorporates various species of evergreen to maintain a lush appearance year-round.
formalThe park uses different types of year-round green plants to stay green every month.
I want to plant an evergreen here so the yard isn't so brown in January.
informalI want a tree that stays green so the garden doesn't look dead in winter.
Botanical studies show that an evergreen retains its leaves by producing a waxy coating.
academicScience shows that these trees keep leaves using a special wax.
The office park features several evergreens to ensure a professional look during the winter months.
businessThe business area has green trees to look good even in the cold season.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
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
Deciduous trees lose their leaves in autumn, while evergreens keep them.
A pine is a specific type of evergreen, but not all evergreens are pines.
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.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes think 'evergreen' only refers to Christmas trees, but it includes many types of shrubs and trees.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word itself: it is 'ever' (always) 'green'.
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
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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