Roots spread wide, anchoring the tree firmly.
Meaning: This sentence describes how the roots of a tree help it stay in place. It's like saying, The roots of the tree spread out in different directions and held the tree securely in the ground.
Choice of Words: Roots are the underground parts of a tree that help it absorb water and nutrients from the soil. Spread means to move or extend in different directions. Wide means having a large distance from one side to the other. Anchoring means to hold something firmly in place. Firmly means in a fixed or secure way.
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