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sprout

sprout

Meaning of sprout

begin to grow; produce shoots

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EN-UK/spraʊt/
EN-US/ˈspraʊt/
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sprout with Russian translation

sprout usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

Seeds sprout after a few days.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

New shoots sprout from the soil.

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sprout belongs to the topic "Plant Parts and Growth". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

sproutaustreiben
flowerBlume
grassGras
roseRose
beansBohne
onionZwiebel
peasErbse

sprout synonyms

Related words worth learning together

germinate
Technical/botanical term for a seed beginning to grow; more formal and precise about the start of growth.
shoot
Verb meaning to send out a shoot; focuses on the act of producing a new shoot rather than the seed stage.
grow
Broader verb meaning to increase in size or develop; not limited to the initial sprouting stage.
bud
To form buds; often refers to the next developmental stage after initial shoots appear.
take root
Idiomatic phrase meaning to become established or to root; implies establishment rather than initial sprouting.
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🇬🇧en

Technical/botanical term for a seed beginning to grow; more formal and precise about the start of growth.

B2Rarely

Under the right conditions the seeds will germinate in a few days.

🇬🇧en

Verb meaning to send out a shoot; focuses on the act of producing a new shoot rather than the seed stage.

B2Often

The apple tree shot new branches in spring.

🇬🇧en

Broader verb meaning to increase in size or develop; not limited to the initial sprouting stage.

B1Very Often

The plant grew quickly over the summer.

B
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bud

To form buds; often refers to the next developmental stage after initial shoots appear.

B2Rarely

In early spring the shrubs began to bud.

T
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take root

Idiomatic phrase meaning to become established or to root; implies establishment rather than initial sprouting.

B1Often

The cuttings took root and started to grow.

🇬🇧en

General verb meaning to appear or come into view; can describe shoots but is broader and slightly more formal.

B2Often

Tiny green leaves emerged from the soil.

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sprout meaning: what does it mean?

begin to grow; produce shoots

sprout pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

sprout is pronounced as /spraʊt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

sprout definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

Seeds sprout after a few days. Translation: Семена проростают через несколько дней.

Is sprout part of Plant Parts and Growth vocabulary?

Yes, sprout can be learned in the Plant Parts and Growth topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is sprout part of Plants vocabulary?

Yes, sprout can be learned in the Plants topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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