Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.

Meaning: Roots are like anchors for plants because they help keep them in place and prevent them from being blown away by the wind or washed away by the rain.

Choice of Words: Roots are the underground part of plants that help absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Anchor means a heavy object attached to a rope or chain that is used to hold a boat in place. Plants are living things that grow in the ground and produce food for people and animals. Boats are vessels that float on water and are used to transport people or goods.

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• Roots anchor the tree in the soil.
• Roots of mighty oak tree anchor it in the ground.
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