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forest vs second growth

second growth vs forest

forest and second growth both are nouns.

forest is a verb but second growth is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
forest Yes No Yes No
second growth Yes No No No
As nouns, second growth is a hyponym of forest; that is, second growth is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than forest:
  • forest: the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
  • second growth: a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cutting
forest (noun) second growth (noun)
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area a second growth of trees covering an area where the original stand was destroyed by fire or cutting
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
forest (verb) second growth (verb)
establish a forest on previously unforested land
Difference between forest and second growth

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