Meaning: The act of animals feeding on grass or plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Grazing is essential for the cows' diet.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms:

• feeding
• browsing

Meaning: A type of water bird known for diving and swimming.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The grebe swam gracefully on the lake.

Category: Nature › Birds

Synonyms: water bird

Meaning: An area of open land around a city.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The green belt helps protect wildlife.

Category: Nature › Land Use

Synonyms: parkland

Meaning: Plants and trees, especially in a natural setting.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The park was filled with lush greenery.

Category: Nature › Plants

Synonyms:

• foliage
• vegetation

Meaning: An area of land that has never been developed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The greenfield is perfect for new construction.

Category: Nature › Land Use

Synonyms: undeveloped land

Meaning: A type of small green insect, often a pest on plants.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The greenfly infested the garden.

Category: Nature › Insects

Synonyms: aphid

Meaning: A structure for growing plants in a controlled environment.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The greenhouse was filled with flowers.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms: hothouse

Meaning: Past tense of grow; to have increased in size or amount.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The plant grew taller each day.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• expanded
• increased

Antonyms:

• shrunk
• diminished

Meaning: A breed of dog known for its speed and slender build.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The greyhound raced around the track.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: hound

Meaning: Becoming grey, especially in reference to hair.

Part of speech: verb

Example: He is greying as he gets older.

Category: Nature › Aging

Synonyms: turning grey

Meaning: Dirt or filth that has accumulated.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The windows were covered in grime.

Category: Nature › Cleaning

Synonyms:

• dirt
• filth

Meaning: Covered with grime; dirty.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The child's hands were grimy after playing outside.

Category: Nature › Cleaning

Synonyms:

• dirty
• filthy

Antonyms:

• clean
• spotless

Meaning: Having grey or white hair, especially with age.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The grizzled veteran shared his stories.

Category: Nature › Aging

Synonyms:

• grey-haired
• aged

Antonyms:

• young
• youthful

Meaning: A large bear found in North America.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The grizzly roamed the forest in search of food.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: bear

Meaning: A small cave or cavern, often with attractive features.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They found a beautiful grotto by the sea.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• cave
• cavern

Meaning: The solid surface of the earth.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The children played on the ground.

Category: Nature › Geography

Synonyms:

• earth
• soil

Antonyms:

• sky
• air

Meaning: A protective covering placed on the ground.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We spread a ground cloth for our picnic.

Category: Nature › Camping

Synonyms:

• ground cover
• tarpaulin

Meaning: A rodent known for predicting the weather on Groundhog Day.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The ground hog saw its shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Category: Nature › Animals

Synonyms: woodchuck

Meaning: A well that taps into groundwater.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The farmer dug a ground well to irrigate the crops.

Category: Nature › Water Resources

Meaning: A sheet of material placed on the ground, often used for camping.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We spread the groundsheet before setting up the tent.

Category: Nature › Camping

Meaning: A type of bird, often hunted for sport.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hunter aimed for the grouse in the field.

Category: Nature › Wildlife

Synonyms:

• bird
• fowl

Meaning: A small group of trees.

Part of speech: noun

Example: We walked through the grove of cherry trees.

Category: Nature › Forestry

Synonyms:

• thicket
• copse

Meaning: To increase in size or develop.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The plant will grow taller with enough sunlight.

Category: Nature › Botany

Synonyms:

• develop
• expand

Antonyms:

• shrink
• diminish

Meaning: The period during which plants grow best.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The growing season for tomatoes is in the summer.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• growing period
• cultivation season

Meaning: To make a low, guttural sound, often as a sign of anger.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The dog began to growl when it saw the stranger.

Category: Nature › Animal Behavior

Synonyms:

• snarl
• grumble

Meaning: Fertilizer made from the accumulated excrement of seabirds or bats.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Guano is often used to enrich soil.

Category: Nature › Agriculture

Synonyms:

• fertilizer
• manure

Meaning: A tree that produces gum, often found in Australia.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The gum tree is known for its aromatic leaves.

Category: Nature › Trees

Synonyms: eucalyptus

Meaning: To make a bubbling sound, like water flowing.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The stream began to gurgle as it flowed over the rocks.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms: bubble

Meaning: To flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream.

Part of speech: verb

Example: The water began to gush from the broken pipe.

Category: Nature › Water

Synonyms: spout

Meaning: a type of fog or mist, especially in coastal areas

Part of speech: noun

Example: The haar rolled in from the sea, covering the beach.

Category: Nature

Meaning: the natural environment where an organism lives

Part of speech: noun

Example: The forest is a habitat for many animals.

Category: Nature › Ecology

Synonyms:

• environment
• surroundings

Antonyms:

• destruction
• pollution

Meaning: the act of living in a place

Part of speech: noun

Example: The habitation of the area has changed over time.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• dwelling
• residence

Antonyms:

• abandonment
• desertion

Meaning: the hairs along the back of an animal, especially a dog, that stand up when it is angry

Part of speech: noun

Example: The dog's hackles rose when it saw the stranger.

Category: Nature › Animal Behavior

Synonyms:

• bristles
• spines

Meaning: a piece of hail, which is ice that falls during a storm

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hail stone broke the window.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• ice pellet
• hail

Meaning: a storm during which hail falls

Part of speech: noun

Example: The hailstorm caused damage to the crops.

Category: Nature › Weather

Synonyms:

• hail
• storm

Meaning: Covered with hair; also used to describe something scary or difficult.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The hairy spider scared the children.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• furry
• shaggy

Antonyms:

• hairless
• smooth

Meaning: A circle of light appearing to surround the sun or moon.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The halo around the moon was beautiful.

Category: Nature › Astronomy

Synonyms:

• aura
• glow

Meaning: A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of another.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The robin is a harbinger of spring.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• forerunner
• precursor

Meaning: A place on the coast where vessels may find shelter.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The boat docked in the harbour for the night.

Category: Nature

Synonyms:

• port
• dock

Meaning: Wood from deciduous trees, often used for furniture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The table is made of hardwood.

Category: Nature › Materials

Synonyms:

• hardwood timber
• lumber