/ruːt/

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Meaning

The part of a plant that grows under the ground and takes in water.

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Word origin

From Old English rot, meaning the underground part of a plant.

Origin
Old English
Root
rot

Grammar

Gender
Pluralroots

Examples

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"Root" is the part of a plant under the ground.

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"Roots" is the plural, meaning more than one root.

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Here "roots" bring water up to the rest of the plant.

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This word is taught in chapter 24, lesson 11: root, navy, guide and 7 more words.