They anchor the tree firmly in the ground.

Meaning: This sentence is saying that the roots of a tree keep the tree from falling over.

Choice of Words: Anchor means to secure something firmly in place, while firmly means securely or solidly. Ground is the solid surface of the earth. This sentence is saying that the roots of a tree hold the tree securely in the ground.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• Roots anchor trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots anchor tree firmly in soil.
• The strong roots anchor the tree firmly in the soil.
• The roots of the tree held it firmly in the ground.
• Roots held tree firmly in ground.
• Roots hold tree firmly in ground.
• Roots of mighty oak tree anchor it in the ground.
• Strong roots anchor tree in ground.
• Roots held trees firmly in the ground.
• Roots anchor trees in the ground and absorb water.