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sprout
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- pronunciation:
- spraUt
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
sprouts, sprouting, sprouted |
| definition: |
to start to grow.
The buds on the trees sprouted in the spring. |
| related words: |
blossom, grow |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a new growth from a seed or root that is eaten as a vegetable.
She added bean sprouts to the salad. |
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