Roots absorb nutrients, like tiny straws.

Meaning: This sentence is comparing the roots of a plant to straws. It is saying that the roots take in nutrients from the ground, just like straws can be used to drink liquids.

Choice of Words: Absorb means to take in or soak up. Nutrients are substances that plants need to grow and survive. Like means similar to or resembling. Tiny means very small. Straws are thin tubes used for drinking liquids.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots absorb water and nutrients from the soil.
• Roots allow trees to absorb water and nutrients.
• Roots explore soil, like thirsty straws.
• Water helps body absorb nutrients.
• Plants absorb nutrients.
• Roots transport nutrients to plant.
• Roots anchor trees in the ground and absorb water.
• Roots absorb water for plant.
• Roots absorb the water.
• Nutrients feed plants, like vitamins feed people.