root
Meaning
The root is the part of a plant that typically lies below the surface of the soil and absorbs water and nutrients, but it can also refer to the fundamental source or origin of something.
💡 A common mistake is to confuse "root" with "route," which has a different meaning related to paths or directions.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
Every
morning
Maria
checks
the
small
plant
on
her
balcony
to
see
if
it
needs
water
.
Yesterday
she
noticed
one
root
starting
to
show
above
the
soil
,
so
she
gently
covered
it
with
fresh
soil
and
added
a
little
water
.
She
has
been
trying
to
learn
how
much
sunlight
and
water
different
plants
need
,
and
this
careful
attention
has
helped
the
young
plant
grow
.
If
she
continues
to
care
for
it
the
same
way
,
the
roots
will
become
stronger
and
the
plant
should
survive
the
dry
weeks
.
Common Phrases
root cause
root system
taproot
Synonyms
Related Words
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