root
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Simple Meaning
the part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water and food
When to Use
๐ฌDaily Conversation๐Academic Writingโ๏ธTechnical
Elementary โ simple everyday language
Examples in Conversation
โThe tree's roots are very deep in the ground.โ
โWe need to find the root of the problem to fix it.โ
Learning Path
โถFull Definition
The part of a plant, generally underground, that anchors and supports the plant body, absorbs and stores water and nutrients, and in some plants is able to perform vegetative reproduction.
โThis tree's roots can go as deep as twenty metres underground.โ