Definition

Relating to the process of planting trees in an area where there were none before, often to create a forest.

Example

The afforested area has significantly improved the local ecosystem.

Conversation

Have you seen the new park they created near the river?

Yeah, I heard it's really beautiful and afforested.

It’s great that they’re focusing on green spaces like that.

Absolutely, it makes such a difference for the environment.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To have planted trees in an area that was not previously forested, making it a forested area.

Example

The government has afforested large areas of land to combat climate change.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you hear about the park that was recently afforested?

Yeah, I saw some pictures online — it looks amazing!

I can't believe how quickly they afforested that area after the fire.

Root Explanation

Afforested is formed from "ad-" (meaning to) and "forest" (from Old French *forest*, meaning a wooded area). The suffix "-ed" indicates a past participle. Thus, afforested means to have made an area into a forest or to have planted trees in a previously non-forested area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'adding trees' ('ad-') to create a 'forest' — that's what afforested means.

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