pines
Pronunciation: [paɪnz]
Word
Context: “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.
Example
The pines in the forest provided shade on a hot day.
Example
There are no pines in this part of the country; only deciduous trees grow here.
Example
How many different species of pines can you identify in the park?
Context: “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.
Example
She pined for her hometown while living in the big city.
Example
He doesn't pine for his old job; he enjoys his new one much more.
Example
Do you ever pine for the days when you were a kid?
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