deforest

de·for·est

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [dee-fawr-ist, -for-]
- /diˈfɔr ɪst, -ˈfɒr-/
- /dɪˈfɔrɪst/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dee-fawr-ist, -for-]
- /diˈfɔr ɪst, -ˈfɒr-/

Definitions of deforest word

verb deforest If an area is deforested, all the trees there are cut down or destroyed. 3
verb deforest to clear of trees 3
verb transitive deforest to clear (land) of forests or trees 3
verb with object deforest to divest or clear of forests or trees: Poor planning deforested the area in ten years. 1
noun deforest Clear (an area) of forests or trees. 1
transitive verb deforest cut down trees in 1

See all 7 definitions of deforest

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Origin of deforest

First appearance:

before 1530

One of the 29% oldest English words

First recorded in 1530-40; de- + forest

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Parts of speech for Deforest

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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deforest popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for deforest

verb deforest

log — Mathematics. logarithm.
denude — To denude an area means to destroy the plants in it.
strip — to cut, tear, or form into strips.
desolate — A desolate place is empty of people and lacking in comfort.
devastate — If something devastates an area or a place, it damages it very badly or destroys it totally.

All 6 Synonyms of deforest