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apple

/ˈæpəl/
noun★Beginner
informal

A sweet, juicy, and crunchy fruit that grows on trees.

I ate a fresh apple for breakfast.

The apple fell from the tree.

💡

Apples are often eaten raw or used in cooking and baking.

💻Technology
technical

A type of computer software or technology, such as the Apple company.

Apple Inc. is a leading technology company.

The new Apple software update fixed several bugs.

Collocations

apple piea traditional dessert made with applesthe apple of my eyesomething or someone cherished

Synonyms

Related Phrases

big appleidiom
a nickname for New York City

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

Apples are a popular fruit eaten worldwide.

⚡Gold Rule

Singular and Plural

The plural form of 'apple' is 'apples'.

📖Word Origin

From Old English 'æppel', related to Proto-Germanic '*ap(a)laz'.

📝Usage Notes

The term 'apple' can refer to both the fruit and the technology company.

Word Breakdown

app-
related to fruit
root
+
-le
diminutive suffix
suffix
English Dictionary

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