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Birds rested high in the forest canopy.
What does Canopy mean?
The top layer of tree branches and leaves.
Dictionary definition
The upper layer of branches and leaves formed by tree tops in a forest.
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The thick canopy made the path feel shady.
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The rainforest canopy protects many animals that live above the ground.
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What does canopy mean?
Canopy means the upper layer of branches and leaves formed by tree tops in a forest.
Practice 2
Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to canopy?
Treetop layer is close in meaning to canopy in this context.
Practice 3
Which word or phrase is a good contrast to canopy?
Forest floor gives a useful opposite or contrast to canopy.
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WordCanopy.
Partnoun.
MeaningCanopy means The top layer of tree branches and leaves.
ExampleExample: Birds rested high in the forest canopy.
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- kan · uh · pee
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- kan
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- pee
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- Put a little extra energy on kan.
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Synonyms
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treetop layerA similar word or phrase for canopy in this meaning.
coverA similar word or phrase for canopy in this meaning.
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forest floorA useful contrast to canopy in this meaning.
open skyA useful contrast to canopy in this meaning.
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