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forest vs reforest

reforest vs forest

forest is a noun but reforest is not a noun.

forest and reforest both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forest Yes No Yes No
reforest No No Yes No
As verbs, reforest is a hyponym of forest; that is, reforest is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forest:
  • forest: establish a forest on previously unforested land
  • reforest: forest anew
Other hyponyms of forest include re-afforest.
forest (noun) reforest (noun)
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
forest (verb) reforest (verb)
establish a forest on previously unforested land forest anew
Difference between forest and reforest

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