forest
forest
large wooded area
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forest with Russian translation
forest usage examples
Лес был тихим,слышно только шуршание падающих листьев.
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves.
Мы прошли длинную тропу через старый лес.
We walked a long trail through the old forest.
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forest belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
forest synonyms
What's the difference between forest / woods / woodland / thicket / timberland
A large area covered with trees; the general term for 'a lot of trees'.
We walked through the forest.
Мы гуляли по лесу.
Smaller or less formal than 'forest'; often used for a smaller tree area.
There are deer in the woods behind our house.
В лесочке за нашим домом живут олени.
A formal/technical term for an area covered with trees; used in ecology and maps.
The reserve protects ancient woodland.
Заповедник защищает древние леса.
A dense area of shrubs or small trees; more bushy and smaller than a forest.
He hid in a thicket by the river.
Он спрятался в зарослях у реки.
Land covered with trees used or managed for timber production; emphasizes economic use.
The company bought timberland to expand its operations.
Компания купила лесные угодья для расширения деятельности.
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В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
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How to pronounce forest and what this word means
forest translation: лес. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce forest
/ˈfɒrɪst/
forest translation
лес
forest examples
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves.
forest transcription
/ˈfɒrɪst/, /ˈfɔrɪst/
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forest meaning: what does it mean?
large wooded area
forest pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
forest is pronounced as /ˈfɒrɪst/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
forest definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
The forest was quiet except for the sound of falling leaves. Translation: Лес был тихим,слышно только шуршание падающих листьев.
Is forest part of Animal Basics vocabulary?
Yes, forest (лес) can be learned in the Animal Basics topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is forest part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, forest (лес) can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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