WordValeevergreen
content or a contract that remains continually relevant
In more detail
1. (adjective) (of a plant or tree) having green leaves all year round, never losing them
2. (adjective) popular or interesting for a long time; not becoming old or out of date
3. (noun) a plant or tree that keeps its leaves all year
Examples
- 1. Pine trees are evergreen and stay green throughout the winter.
- 2. That song remains an evergreen favorite that people still love to hear.
- 3. We planted evergreens in our garden so it would look nice in winter.
How to use evergreen
Evergreen as an adjective has two distinct uses: the botanical sense referring to plants that retain foliage year-round, and the figurative sense describing something enduringly popular or relevant. The figurative sense is common in marketing and publishing contexts when describing content, songs, or ideas that maintain appeal across time. Both senses are equally standard and understood.
Common phrases
- evergreen tree
- evergreen plant
- evergreen hedge
- evergreen appeal
- evergreen classic
- evergreen content
Synonyms
perennial · persistent · timeless · lasting · constant
Opposites
deciduous · dated · temporary
Word family
evergreens (plural noun) · evergreen (adjective)
A common mistake
Learners sometimes use evergreen to describe deciduous trees or to mean simply 'long-lasting without specifying the perennial nature of appeal'; the word carries a stronger implication of continuous presence and renewal than general longevity.
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