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pine

Pronunciation: [paɪn]

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Learn how to use pine in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “nature”

(noun) a type of tree that has long needles instead of leaves and often produces cones. Pine trees are tall and usually have a lot of green needles.

Example

The tall pine in my backyard provides a lot of shade in the summer.

Example

There are no pine trees in the desert; it's too dry for them to grow.

Example

Have you ever seen a pine tree that is over a hundred years old?

Context: “feelings”

(verb) to feel a deep sense of sadness or longing for something you miss. If you pine for someone, it means you wish you could be with them.

Example

She pined for her old friends after moving to a new city.

Example

He didn’t pine for the past; he was excited about the future.

Example

Do you ever pine for the days when you were a child?

How to pronounce pine

Pronunciation: [paɪn]

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