pines
Prononciation : [paɪnz]
Mot
Contexte : « nature »
(noun) Pines are types of trees that are tall and evergreen, meaning they stay green all year. They have long needles for leaves and produce cones with seeds inside.
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The pines in the forest provided shade on a hot day.
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There are no pines in this part of the country; only deciduous trees grow here.
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How many different species of pines can you identify in the park?
Contexte : « emotion »
(verb) To pine means to feel very sad or to miss someone or something a lot. It's like when you really want to be with a friend but you can't, so you feel lonely.
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She pined for her hometown while living in the big city.
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He doesn't pine for his old job; he enjoys his new one much more.
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Do you ever pine for the days when you were a kid?
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