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SPROUT

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Sprout.

How to pronounce sprout:

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Sprout - as a noun

Any new growth of a plant such as a new branch or a bud

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
plant organ
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A newly grown bud (especially from a germinating seed)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
green6greens7leafy vegetable
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Sprout - as a verb

Produce buds, branches, or germinate

Example: "The potatoes sprouted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bourgeon11burgeon forthgerminate12pullulate11shoot8spud7

Put forth and grow sprouts or shoots

Example: "The plant sprouted early this year"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
stock11

Example Sentences

"The sprout had just emerged from the soil."
"The tiny sprouts were starting to poke through the ground."
"She planted the sprouts in neat rows."
"The sprout began to grow into a healthy plant."
"The gardener carefully nurtured the sprouts."
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Word Game Points

Is SPROUT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, sprout is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SPROUT has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is SPROUT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, sprout is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SPROUT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is SPROUT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, sprout is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SPROUT has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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