fruit
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/fruːt/
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/fruːt/
noun
A1
the sweet part of a plant that you can eat, often with seeds inside
Apples and oranges are types of fruit that grow on trees.
R
the part of a plant that grows after flowers and contains seeds
After the flowers fall, the plant will produce fruit that contains seeds.
R
all the natural things that come from the earth
The earth's fruit includes plants, minerals, and other natural resources.
R
an offensive term for a gay man
Using 'fruit' to describe someone is disrespectful and should be avoided.
verb
R
to produce fruit
The apple tree will fruit in the autumn, providing fresh fruit for eating.
translation
the sweet part of a plant that you can eat, often with seeds inside; the part of a plant that grows after flowers and contains seeds; all the natural things that come from the earth; an offensive term for a gay man
to produce fruit
Word Forms
Perfect
fruited
Progressive
fruiting
3rd Present
fruits
Plural
fruits
Past
fruited