bud

US /bʌd/
UK /bʌd/
"bud" picture
1.

a compact knob-like growth on a plant that develops into a leaf, flower, or shoot

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The rose bush is full of new buds.
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The tree's buds are starting to open.
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sproutshootgermbloomblossom
2.

a friend or companion (informal)

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Hey, bud, how's it going?
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He's my best bud from college.
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palmatechumbuddyfriend
1.

to begin to grow or develop; to sprout

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The trees are starting to bud in spring.
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New ideas often bud from unexpected conversations.
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sproutgerminateblossomflowerbloom
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taste budnip something in the bud