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budded

|bud-ded|

B2

/bʌdɪd/

(bud)

young growth

Base FormPluralPresent3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent ParticipleAdjective
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'bud' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'budde', where it meant 'a small growth or shoot'.

Historical Evolution

'budde' transformed into the modern English word 'bud'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a small growth or shoot', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'bud'.

The tree budded early this spring.

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Last updated: 2025/04/07 09:55