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A small shrub grew beside the path.
What does Shrub mean?
A shrub is a smaller woody plant.
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A small to medium woody plant.
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The gardener trimmed the shrub into a neat shape.
hard
The science guide compared a shrub with a tree by looking at its stems.
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What does shrub mean?
Shrub means a shrub is a smaller woody plant.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to shrub?
Bush is close in meaning to shrub in this context.
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Tree contrasts with shrub in this context.
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MeaningShrub means A shrub is a smaller woody plant.
ExampleExample: A small shrub grew beside the path.
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Synonyms
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bushClose in meaning when shrub means a shrub is a smaller woody plant.
woody plantClose in meaning when shrub means a shrub is a smaller woody plant.
small plantClose in meaning when shrub means a shrub is a smaller woody plant.
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