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Sprout

UK //spraʊt// US //spraʊt// Pronunciation

Definition

To begin to grow, especially from a seed.

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

Examples

• 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

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

Synonyms

• grow
• bud
• shoot
• develop
• emerge

Common mistakes

• 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.