Simple meaning
What does Fungus mean?
A fungus is a life form like mold or mushrooms.
Dictionary definition
Fungus means a living thing like a mushroom or mold that is not a plant or animal.
Example sentences
Fungus in a sentence
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In science class, we learned what fungus means.
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The reading passage used fungus to explain a life science idea clearly.
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During a school project, using fungus correctly made our biology description more precise.
Synonyms
Words like Fungus
moldRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
mushroom organismRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
spore lifeRelated meaning; check context for exact use.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plantHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
animalHelpful contrast for understanding the term.
Word family
Fungus word family
Base word
fungus
noun
fungus
Base form.
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What does fungus mean?
Fungus means a fungus is a life form like mold or mushrooms.
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