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Sprout - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A sprout is a young shoot of a plant that emerges from a seed. It is the early stage of growth, often seen as a small, tender stem with tiny leaves.

sprout

/spraʊt/ /spraʊt/

Definition:

To begin to grow, produce shoots or buds.

Synonyms:

germinate, bud, shoot, burgeon

Part of Speech:

verb, noun

Antonyms:

wither, die

Common Collocations:

bean sprout, sprout leaves, sprout seeds, sprout growth

Derivatives:

sprouting, sprouted

Usage Tips:

Use "sprout" for plants or ideas beginning to grow; avoid for non-living things.

Common Phrases:

late bloomer, sprout wings, sprout like weeds

Etymology:

From Old English "sprūtan," meaning to shoot forth or germinate.

Examples:

  • 1. The seeds will sprout in a few days if watered properly.
  • 2. She watched the tiny green sprouts emerge from the soil.
  • 3. New businesses often sprout in thriving neighborhoods.
  • 4. The idea began to sprout in his mind after the meeting.

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