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bud Definition and Meaning in English (bud definition)

noun
Synonyms:sproutshootblossom
Quick Answer • Definition

Bud definition: A small, undeveloped shoot or flower that has not yet opened.

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Definitions of Bud

  1. 1noun

    A small, undeveloped shoot or flower that has not yet opened.

  2. 2verb

    To begin to grow or develop, especially a plant shoot or flower.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    An informal term for a friend or companion.

Example Sentences

casual

“The rose bush is full of buds.”

casual

“The trees are starting to bud in spring.”

informal

“Hey, bud, how's it going?”

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Inflected Word Forms

past tensebudded
present participlebudding

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

nip something in the budidiom

To stop something before it has a chance to develop or become a problem.

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Bud definition: A small, undeveloped shoot or flower that has not yet opened.
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'Bud' translates to 'bud' in English. Bud definition: A small, undeveloped shoot or flower that has not yet opened.
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