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grove
grohv
Grove (noun) means a small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth. Example: “They had a picnic in the olive grove.”
noun
1
A small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth.
"They had a picnic in the olive grove."
"A grove of birch trees lined the path to the lake."
"Children played hide-and-seek in the grove behind the old church."
2
An orchard of fruit or nut trees.
"The farm exports oranges from its citrus groves."
"Every autumn, workers gather the ripe almonds from the family grove."
"Their lemon grove stretches down the hillside towards the sea."
How to use grove
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA small cluster of trees, often tidy and open underneath, sometimes grown for fruit.
Common pairings
orange grove
olive grove
a grove of trees
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Word forms
- Plural
- groves
- Third person singular
- groves
- Past tense
- groved
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Etymology
From Old English grāf, referring to a small wood or copse, related to a Germanic root meaning branch or thicket.
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What does “grove” mean?
The word “grove” means a small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth. In plain terms, a small cluster of trees, often tidy and open underneath, sometimes grown for fruit.
How do you pronounce “grove”?
“Grove” is pronounced grohv (/ɡɹoʊv/ in IPA).
How do you use “grove” in a sentence?
Here is “grove” used in a sentence: “They had a picnic in the olive grove.”
What part of speech is “grove”?
“Grove” is a noun.
Where does the word “grove” come from?
The word “grove” comes from Old English. From Old English grāf, referring to a small wood or copse, related to a Germanic root meaning branch or thicket.
Is “grove” a common word?
“Grove” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “grove” have?
“Grove” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth.
What is the difference between a grove and a forest?
A 'grove' is a small group of trees, often planted or kept clear of undergrowth, whereas a 'forest' is a large, dense area of trees and vegetation. A grove is small and often tidy; a forest is vast and wild.
What is the difference between a grove and an orchard?
An orchard is grown specifically to produce fruit or nuts, and 'grove' can mean the same thing, especially for trees like olives or citrus. However, 'grove' can also refer to any small group of trees, whether or not they bear fruit. Every orchard could be called a grove, but not every grove is an orchard.
What is the difference between a grove and a woodland?
A 'grove' is a small cluster of trees, frequently planted and clear of undergrowth. A 'woodland' is a larger, more natural area covered with trees and low plants. Groves are small and often deliberate; woodlands are broader and wilder.
What kinds of trees grow in a grove?
A grove can be any small group of trees, but the word is often used for orchards of fruit or nut trees, such as an olive grove, a lemon grove, or an orange grove. It can equally describe ornamental clusters like a birch grove.
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