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sprout
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- pronunciation:
- spraUt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sprouts, sprouting, sprouted |
| definition 1: |
When something sprouts, it starts to grow out from a seed, root, or other part of a plant.
The buds on the trees sprouted early this year. |
| definition 2: |
When a vegetable sprouts, it sends out new growth.
These potatoes have sprouted already. |
| related words: |
bloom, bud, grow, root, stem |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
A sprout is a new growth from a seed or root that is eaten as a vegetable.
My mom often adds little sprouts to salads.- similar words:
- germ
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| related words: |
bud |
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