A1 noun Neutro

sapling

/ˈsæp.lɪŋ/

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.

Exemplos

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1

We planted a small sapling in our backyard yesterday.

We put a young tree into the ground at our house.

2

The city council donated a sapling to the local primary school.

The local government gave a young tree to the school.

3

Look at this tiny sapling; it's going to be a giant oak one day!

Check out this very small tree; it will grow very big later.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sapling
Adjetivo
sapling-like
Relacionado
sap
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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'sap' (liquid) inside the tree that is 'ling'ering (staying) while it waits to grow tall.

Quiz rápido

We need to water the new _____ every day so it grows into a big tree.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sapling

Exemplos

1

We planted a small sapling in our backyard yesterday.

everyday

We put a young tree into the ground at our house.

2

The city council donated a sapling to the local primary school.

formal

The local government gave a young tree to the school.

3

Look at this tiny sapling; it's going to be a giant oak one day!

informal

Check out this very small tree; it will grow very big later.

4

Researchers measured the growth rate of each sapling in the protected area.

academic

Scientists checked how fast every young tree grew in the park.

5

The company sponsored the planting of one sapling for every product sold.

business

The business paid to plant a young tree for each item people bought.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
sapling
Adjetivo
sapling-like
Relacionado
sap

Colocações comuns

plant a sapling to put a young tree in the ground
sturdy sapling a strong young tree
oak sapling a young oak tree
protect a sapling to keep a young tree safe
water the sapling to give a young tree water

Frases Comuns

a tender sapling

a very young and fragile tree

bend like a sapling

to be flexible like a young tree

nurture a sapling

to take care of a young tree

Frequentemente confundido com

sapling vs seedling

A seedling is a very tiny plant just grown from a seed, while a sapling is larger and specifically a young tree.

sapling vs shrub

A shrub is a bush that stays small, whereas a sapling is a young version of a plant that will grow into a tall tree.

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Notas de uso

Use 'sapling' when you want to emphasize that a tree is young, thin, and still growing. It is often used in the context of gardening, forestry, or environmental protection.

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Erros comuns

Learners often call it a 'baby tree' or 'small tree', which is understandable, but 'sapling' is the more precise term for a tree at this specific stage.

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Dica de memorização

Think of the 'sap' (liquid) inside the tree that is 'ling'ering (staying) while it waits to grow tall.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the word 'sap' (the juice of a plant) combined with the suffix '-ling' which means young or small.

Padrões gramaticais

Countable noun: one sapling, two saplings Commonly follows verbs like 'plant', 'grow', or 'water'
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Contexto cultural

In many cultures, planting a sapling is a symbol of hope, new beginnings, and environmental responsibility.

Quiz rápido

We need to water the new _____ every day so it grows into a big tree.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: sapling

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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

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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

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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

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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.

canopy

A1

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.

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.

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