Barren
/ˈbær.ən/
Barren" means land that is very dry and has no plants growing on it. It's like a sandy desert where nothing can grow.
Examples
- The barren desert stretched for miles, with only a few cacti surviving in the hot sun.
- In science class, we learned that barren land can be difficult for plants to grow because it lacks nutrients.
- After the storm, the once green field looked barren, with only mud and debris left behind.
Synonyms
dry
empty
lifeless
desolate
sterile
Antonyms
fertile
lush
green
blooming
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