Definitions

bud

[buhd] / bʌd /

NOUN

new sprout on plant

Synonyms

STRONG

bloom blossom embryo floret germ nucleus shoot spark

WEAK

incipient flower

VERB

sprout

Synonyms

STRONG

burgeon develop grow pullulate shoot

WEAK

burst forth

Antonyms

STRONG

decrease halt

WEAK

die shrink waste wither

Example Sentences

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“Did you know that was going to happen? Did you know I was about to sear away all my taste buds? You should have warned me!”

From Literature

It is suitable for young operaphiles-in-training and budding sopranos and directors alike.

From The Wall Street Journal

She knew he was keeping their budding romance a secret from his parents.

From Literature

It was early spring, so the plants were just starting to sprout and grow buds, but nothing was edible yet.

From Literature

David, the budding mogul, is not only backed by father Larry’s Oracle wealth.

From The Wall Street Journal