sprout

Meanings

• noun

  A small plant growing from a seed.

  - "The garden was filled with sprouts."
  - "The farmer planted the seeds and waited for the sprouts to grow."

• verb transitive

  To grow or develop in a small way.

  - "The tree sprouts new leaves every spring."
  - "The company is looking to sprout new business opportunities."

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Pronunciation

1. /spɹaʊt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sprout
shoot , mute , scoot , mute , boot

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Variants

List of all variants of sprout that leads to same result
sprout , sprouted , sprouting , sprouts , Brussels sprout , Brussels sprouts , brussels sprout , brussels sprouts , water sprout , water sprouts , bean sprout , bean sprouts

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Etymology

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From Old English sprūtan, meaning 'to spring forth, to gush out'.

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Trivia

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1. Sprouts are rich in nutrients and are often used in health food diets.

2. The world record for the tallest sunflower sprout is over 11 meters (36 feet) tall.

3. Sprouts can be grown indoors using a sprouting jar or tray.

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Related Concepts

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1. Seedling: A young plant growing from a seed.

2. Germination: The process of a seed sprouting and growing into a plant.

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Culture

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In many cultures, sprouts are considered a symbol of new life and growth. They are often used in religious and spiritual practices, as well as in art and literature.

How to Memorize "sprout"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a tiny plant growing from a seed.
   - Visualize the seed cracking open and the tiny shoot pushing its way through the soil.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sprout' with the idea of new growth.
   - Think of a tiny plant breaking through the soil.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Sprouting Seed' to remember the definition of 'sprout' as a noun.
   - Use the mnemonic 'Springs Up Right' to remember the definition of 'sprout' as a verb.

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