Roots hold trees in the ground.

Meaning: The roots of a tree help to keep it standing upright in the soil.

Choice of Words: Roots: the part of a plant that grows underground. Hold: to keep something in place. Trees: large plants with a trunk and branches. Ground: the surface of the earth.

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Related Expressions

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