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- pronunciation:
- stem
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
The stem is the main part of a plant that grows up from the ground. The stem supports the branches, leaves, flowers, and other parts.
The flowers were too tall for the vase, so my mom cut their stems.
- synonyms:
- stalk
- similar words:
- cane
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| definition 2: |
The stem of something is a long, thin part.
Many wine glasses have narrow stems. |
| related words: |
branch |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
stems, stemming, stemmed |
| definition: |
When something stems from something else, it means that it comes from it.
Mr. Lewis is a rich man. He always says that his success stems from hard work.- synonyms:
- grow
- similar words:
- come, derive, flow, follow, issue, proceed, result, rise, sprout, start
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| derivations: |
stemless (adj.), stemlike (adj.) |
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