prune
prune
cut branches to shape
Learn prune with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
prune fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
prune with Russian translation
prune usage examples
Пора обрезать живую изгородь, чтобы сохранить аккуратную форму.
It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape.
Он научился обрезать плодовые деревья, не нанося им вреда.
He learned how to prune fruit trees without damaging them.
Learn by topic
prune belongs to the topic "Plant Care". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
prune synonyms
What's the difference between prune / trim / lop / clip / thin out / cut off
cut branches selectively to shape or improve plant health
You should prune the apple tree in late winter.
Вам следует обрезать яблоню поздней зимой.
make small cuts to tidy or shape, often cosmetic
Trim the hedge to keep it neat.
Подрежьте живую изгородь, чтобы она выглядела аккуратно.
remove large branches, heavy cutting often with loppers; rougher than pruning
Lop the large lower branches to let more light in.
Обрежьте/срежьте большие нижние ветви, чтобы пустить больше света.
make small, neat cuts; often used for hedges or decorative shaping
Clip the boxwood into neat shapes.
Подстригите самшит, придав ему аккуратную форму.
Thin out the crowded branches to prevent disease.
Проредите переполненные ветви, чтобы предотвратить болезни.
Cut off the dead branch close to the trunk.
Обрежьте засохшую ветку близко к стволу.
cut with shears in broad, uniform strokes; commonly used for hedges
Shear the hedge once every summer to maintain its shape.
Стригите живую изгородь раз в лето, чтобы поддерживать форму.
remove spent flowers to encourage more blooms; specific to flowers rather than branches
Deadhead the petunias to keep them flowering all summer.
Удаляйте отцветшие цветы у петуний, чтобы они цвели всё лето.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for prune
How to pronounce prune and what this word means
prune translation: обрезать. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce prune
/ˈpruːn/
prune translation
обрезать
prune examples
It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape.
prune transcription
/ˈpruːn/, /ˈprun/
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
prune meaning: what does it mean?
cut branches to shape
prune pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
prune is pronounced as /ˈpruːn/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
prune definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
It's time to prune the hedges to keep a neat shape. Translation: Пора обрезать живую изгородь, чтобы сохранить аккуратную форму.
Is prune part of Plant Care vocabulary?
Yes, prune (обрезать) can be learned in the Plant Care topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is prune part of Plants vocabulary?
Yes, prune (обрезать) can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn prune in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.