root
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/ruːt/
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/ruːt/
noun
B2
The underground part of a plant that takes in water and food.
The tree's root grew deep into the ground.
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The base part where hair, teeth, or nails connect to the body.
Her hair was dark at the root and light at the ends.
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The main cause of a problem.
Fear is often the root of many problems.
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The origin or beginning of something.
This tradition has deep roots in our culture.
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Strong connections to a place where you or your family come from.
After years here, we've put down strong roots in this community.
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The basic part of a word that gives it meaning.
'Happy' is the root of 'happiness' and 'unhappy'.
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A number that when multiplied by itself gives another number.
The square root of 9 is 3 because 3 times 3 equals 9.
verb
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To grow roots or help a plant grow roots.
The cutting will root quickly in water.
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To search for something by digging or moving things around.
The dog was rooting through the leaves looking for food.
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To have sex with someone.
translation
The underground part of a plant that takes in water and food.; The base part where hair, teeth, or nails connect to the body.; The main cause of a problem.; The origin or beginning of something.; Strong connections to a place where you or your family come from.; The basic part of a word that gives it meaning.; A number that when multiplied by itself gives another number.
To grow roots or help a plant grow roots.; To search for something by digging or moving things around.; To have sex with someone.
Word Forms
Plural
roots
Progressive
rooting
Past
rooted
Perfect
rooted
3rd Present
roots