in forest vs in the forest

Both 'in forest' and 'in the forest' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'In the forest' is the more common and natural way to express being inside a specific forest. 'In forest' is less common and is typically used in a more general or poetic sense.

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This phrase is less common and is typically used in a more general or poetic sense.

"in forest"

This phrase is less common and is often used in a poetic or general context to convey a sense of being surrounded by nature without specifying a particular forest.

Examples:

She loved to spend her days in forest, surrounded by the sounds of nature.
The ancient ruins lay hidden in forest, untouched for centuries.

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Looks like we start at willamette builders supply in forest grove.
Shorter Germagnana is located on Tuscanian countryside in forest covered hills.
All kinds of men in forest.
Michael... My father trained me in forest survival.
Yesterday, a white elephant has been discovered in forest of Ayutthaya.
It is widespread in forest and forest-steppe zones, on the plains located at sea level.
We tracked down John Kreski in forest grove.
How me going live now in forest?
Is there not enough space in forest, tiger?
How I live in forest now?
Kanga not want me to live in forest!
Looks like we start at willamette builders supply in forest grove.
Address on the licence is her parents' place in forest hill.
Lower part of Orava Castle hidden in forest
Fairy sitting on a mushroom in forest at night
Marten in forest - pictures, photos
Titmouses in forest - pictures, photos
animals in forest - pictures, photos
You have taken risk to capture adventure videos in forest and losing such data might be painful for any one.
The importance of wood degradation in forest is also taken into consideration both for ecological and pathological consequences.

Alternatives:

in the forest
within the forest
amidst the forest
surrounded by forest
among the trees

This is the more common and natural way to express being inside a specific forest.

"in the forest"

This phrase is the standard way to indicate being inside a specific forest, referring to a particular wooded area.

Examples:

We set up our campsite in the forest near the river.
The animals in the forest were hidden from view.

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I'd be happy to stay here in the forest.
We'll have a time in the forest.
They believe it can be found in the forest.
Spring in the forest quickly gave way to summer.
You'll be the oldest donkey in the forest.
You did your own tree in the forest.
There's something I need to find in the forest.
They've spent years hiding in the forest.
A woman can live in the forest same as us.
Alice can't live in the forest.
By the way, I found some lost property in the forest.
There are six guards relieving themselves in the forest behind you.
I sent Peppino to fix the wires in the forest.
You would have done much better letting him die in the forest.
We're not the only deer in the forest.
There are many deer in the forest besides us.
A word of caution about our friends in the forest.
That girl in the forest... it was I.
Thirteen witches were hung in the forest...
I've heard that Gekko is also in the forest.

Alternatives:

in forest
within the forest
amidst the forest
surrounded by forest
among the trees

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