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.
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.