Roots hold trees in place.

Meaning: This sentence means that roots keep trees from falling over.

Choice of Words: Roots are the parts of a tree that grow underground. Hold means to keep something in a particular place. Trees are large plants with woody stems and branches. Place means a particular position or location.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots hold, anchor tree in place.
• Roots hold the tree in place.
• Roots hold tree in place.
• Roots hold trees in ground.
• Roots hold trees in the ground.
• Roots anchor plants, like anchors hold boats.
• Roots hold soil, like glue holds paper.
• Roots hold tree in ground.
• Roots hold soil in the ground.
• Roots hold tree firmly.