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UK//spraʊt//US//spraʊt//

Meaning of Sprout

To begin to grow, especially from a seed.

In simple words: A young plant that is just starting to grow.

Sprout in a sentence

  • The seeds began to sprout after only a few days in the warm soil.
  • In spring, you'll see many flowers sprout from the ground.
  • He was excited to sprout new ideas during the brainstorming session.
  • We watched the tiny plants sprout in our garden last week.
  • Her creativity began to sprout as she worked on the art project.

How to use Sprout

Use 'sprout' in gardening contexts or when talking about new growth. It's less common in informal speech.

Grammar pattern

sprout + object

Memory hint

Think of 'sprout' as a 'spout' of new life coming from the ground.

Related words

Collocations with Sprout

  • sprout from
  • sprout up
  • sprout beans
  • sprout seeds
  • sprout leaves

Synonyms for Sprout

Common mistakes with Sprout

  • Confused with 'sprout' as a vegetable versus the act of growing.
  • Incorrectly using 'sprout' as a noun for anything other than plants.
  • Mixing up 'sprout' with 'shoot' in plant growth discussions.

Compare Sprout with Grow, Shoot, Develop, Emerge

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Frequently asked questions about Sprout

What does Sprout mean?

A young plant that is just starting to grow.

What is the definition of Sprout?

To begin to grow, especially from a seed.

How do you use Sprout in a sentence?

The seeds began to sprout after only a few days in the warm soil.

Can you give another example of Sprout?

In spring, you'll see many flowers sprout from the ground.

What are synonyms for Sprout?

Common alternatives include grow, bud, shoot, develop, emerge.

What words go with Sprout?

It commonly pairs with sprout from, sprout up, sprout beans, sprout seeds, sprout leaves.

What are common mistakes when using Sprout?

Confused with 'sprout' as a vegetable versus the act of growing. Incorrectly using 'sprout' as a noun for anything other than plants. Mixing up 'sprout' with 'shoot' in plant growth discussions.

How do you pronounce Sprout?

US: //spraʊt//, UK: //spraʊt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Sprout?

Use 'sprout' in gardening contexts or when talking about new growth. It's less common in informal speech.