bud in English
- bud⇄bud (1), noun, verb, budded,budding.
- bud⇄bud (2), noun.
(U.S. Informal.) =buddy. - bud⇄expr. in bud, in the time or condition of budding.
Ex. In spring the pear tree is in bud. - bud⇄expr. nip in the bud, to stop at the very beginning; forestall.
Ex. The coach nipped the boys' argument in the bud before it really got started. - bud⇄noun budder.
- bud⇄noun 1. a small swelling on a plant that will grow into a flower, leaf, or branch. A bud is a mass of growing tissue.
Ex. Buds on the trees are a sign of spring.
2. a partly opened flower or leaf.
3. (Figurative.) anything in an undev - bud⇄v.i. 1. to put forth buds.
Ex. The rosebush has budded.
2. (Figurative.) to begin to grow or develop.
Ex. That boy is budding into a scientist.
3. (Figurative.) to be like a bud in youth, beauty, or promise.
4. (of birds) - bud⇄v.t. 1. to bring into bud; cause to bud.
2. to put forth as buds.
3. to graft a bud from one kind of plant into the stem of (a different kind), as a method of propagating a desired quality or variety.
4. to produce by means of buds.
bud in Hindi हिन्दी
bud in Konkani कोंकणी
bud in Sindhi سنڌي
bud in Tamil தமிழ்
bud in Telugu తెలుగు
Bud
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
/bʌd/
Definitions
- Noun: A small, undeveloped or embryonic shoot of a plant, typically covered with protective scales, from which a flower, leaf, or branch can develop.
- Noun: A young or immature stage of something, such as a person or an idea.
- Verb: To produce or develop buds; to begin to grow.
Usage Examples
- The tree's buds started to open with the arrival of spring.
- She had a bud of an idea for a new project.
- The plant began to bud after being properly cared for in the garden.
Etymology
From Middle English budde, of uncertain origin, possibly related to Old Norse budd (a swelling or protrusion) or from Proto-Indo-European roots.
Synonyms
- Sprout
- Shoot
- Germ
- Floret
Antonyms
- Wilt
- Wither
- Decay
- Fade
Translations in Global Languages
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Yema | /ˈʝema/ |
| French | Gemme | /ʒɛm/ |
| German | Knospе | /ˈknɔs.pə/ |
| Italian | Bocciolo | /ˈbɔttʃolo/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 芽 | /yá/ |
| Japanese | 芽 | /me/ |
| Russian | Почка | /ˈpotʃkə/ |
| Arabic | برعم | /buraʕam/ |
| Hindi | कलि | /kali/ |
| Bengali | কুঁড়ি | /kuṛi/ |
| Punjabi | ਕੁੜੀ | /kuṛī/ |
| Tamil | பூக்கொட்டுப் | /pookkotup/ |
| Telugu | పువ్వు | /puvvu/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
In some English dialects, the word 'bud' may be pronounced more softly or with an elongated vowel sound, especially in regions with a distinct accent. For instance, some speakers in the Southern United States might pronounce it more like 'baud'.
Historical Usage
The use of the word 'bud' dates back to the early Middle Ages, referring primarily to the undeveloped part of a plant that would eventually bloom. It was later metaphorically extended to mean the early stage of other developments, such as ideas and plans.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, buds symbolize new beginnings, growth, and potential. For example, in Japan, the blooming of cherry blossoms (sakura) is deeply tied to themes of transient beauty, with the buds representing the potential for beauty yet to come.
More Information
Bud formation in plants is a crucial aspect of their growth cycle. Buds contain immature parts that will eventually become flowers, leaves, or stems. The study of how plants bud is essential in agriculture, as it affects crop yields, plant propagation, and biodiversity.