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“fruit” in English

fruit
Illustration of "fruit" in a English cultural setting
A vibrant market stall overflows with colorful produce. A child reaches for a shiny red apple while their parent examines a bunch of yellow bananas, surrounded by piles of oranges and grapes.

Usage note

Fruit is a type of food that grows on plants and is often sweet, like apples or bananas.

Examples

  • I like fruit.

    I like fruit.

  • She eats fruit every day.

    She eats fruit every day.

  • This fruit is sweet.

    This fruit is sweet.

Quick check

What does "fruit" mean?

  • A. fruit
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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