English Word · Intermediate
overgrowth
A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles
Pronunciation: say overgrowth
Meaning
A tangle of growth occurring at the top of trees involving vines and branches, common in jungles.
Example
In desolate places where dank moisture breeds / The pipy Hemlock to strange overgrowth
In desolate places where dank moisture breeds / The pipy Hemlock to strange overgrowth
Practice tips
- Practice overgrowth out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.