Wither
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Can we use the verb for "trees" and plants?as follows:
1. These trees are going to wither.
2. These plants are going to wither.
Regards,
JA
Top answer
The question is not one of English, but of horticulture. Plants have shallow roots, and are prone to withering when there is not enough moisture in the soil. Mature trees have deep roots and are less vulnerable to periods of dry weather.
- The question is not one of English, but of horticulture.
- Plants have shallow roots, and are prone to withering when there is not enough moisture in the soil.
- Mature trees have deep roots and are less vulnerable to periods of dry weather.
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The question is not one of English, but of horticulture.
Plants have shallow roots, and are prone to withering when there is not enough moisture in the soil. Mature trees have deep roots and are less vulnerable to periods of dry weather.
0Joseph Aplants
This is a general word which does not specify and kinds of plants.
Joseph Atrees
This is more specific as it means a particular category of plants but, does not specify which kinds or examples of trees.
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