understory
/ΛΚndΙ(ΙΉ)ΛstΙΛ(ΙΉ)i/
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Simple Meaning
the layer of small trees and plants that grow under the big trees in a forest.
When to Use
πAcademic WritingβοΈTechnical
Advanced β complex ideas, academic/professional
Examples in Conversation
βThe understory of this rainforest is full of ferns and young trees.β
βMany birds live in the understory because it's protected from the wind.β
Learning Path
βΆFull Definition
The layer of plants that grow in the shade of the canopy of a forest.
Related Words
Synonyms:
undergrowthunderbrush
Antonyms:
Word Family:
understory layerunderstory plants