The roots of the tree held it firmly in the ground.

Meaning: This describes the important role of the tree's roots in keeping it secure in the soil.

Choice of Words: Roots are the part of a plant that grows underground and anchors it in the soil. Held means to keep or support something in a particular position. When you put them together, "Roots held" means the tree's roots kept it stable in the ground.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots held tree firmly in ground.
• Roots held trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots held the tree firmly in place.
• Roots hold tree firmly in ground.
• Its roots held the earth firmly in their grasp.
• Roots anchor trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots spread deep into the earth, anchoring the tree firmly.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring the tree firmly.
• Roots hold tree firmly.
• Roots spread wide, anchoring tree in earth firmly.