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bud

noun verb

A partially opened flower

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Word Facts

Word length
3
Starts with
B
Ends with
D
Contains
U
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
B2

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Definitions

noun

  1. A partially opened flower

noun

  1. A swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals

verb

  1. Start to grow or develop

    “A budding friendship”

verb

  1. Develop buds

    “The hibiscus is budding!”

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Example Sentences

A budding friendship
The hibiscus is budding!
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