2006-12-13 04:25:47 · 5 answers · asked by carpetao 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
The word "copse" denotes a stand of trees. It is similar to "group" which is a singular word referring to multiple people.
2006-12-13 04:54:31 · update #1
Sure is. A good sentence with it would be, for example:
The mushrooms were amidst the copse of elm trees.
Added:
I really think I've used amidst as often as, and probably more more than, copse. I know it's supposed to be the variant form and "amid" the normal, but for whatever reason, I've always used "amidst." Also, "amidst" gives a connotation that "in" just does not provide. You would have to use "in the middle of" - and why use four words when one will do?
2006-12-13 05:11:39 · answer #1 · answered by dollhaus 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well let's see, I'd have to say yes :P
(I'm the one he's having the discussion with on this phrase)
But we've both researched this a lot and are stumped, hence, we decided to ask the world for help
2006-12-13 05:53:05 · answer #2 · answered by Leo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is grammatically correct, yes, but it's awkward and archaic. "Amidst" is not a word you would use in everyday speech--"in" would be the more commonly used preposition.
2006-12-13 08:48:14 · answer #3 · answered by Mooseles 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean corpse? If so then yes. It just means "among the corpse." It could represent sadness or peacefulness.
2006-12-13 04:34:57 · answer #4 · answered by Poet 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so.
2006-12-13 04:42:44 · answer #5 · answered by Mira 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋