Bud
noun
A small part of a plant, which grows into a flower or leaf.
The buds on the trees are starting to open and become leaves.
Often appears as...
- flower bud
- leaf bud
verb
When a plant forms buds.
The plants will start to bud in early spring.
noun
A young or small animal or bird.
a little bud of a girl
noun
A friend or companion.
Hey bud, how's it going?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A small round body part.
taste buds
noun
A compacted mass of a substance, especially of a narcotic (cannabis).
a bud of marijuana
noun
A small part of a plant, which grows into a flower or leaf.
The buds on the trees are starting to open and become leaves.
Often appears as...
- flower bud
- leaf bud
verb
When a plant forms buds.
The plants will start to bud in early spring.
noun
A young or small animal or bird.
a little bud of a girl
noun
A friend or companion.
Hey bud, how's it going?
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A small round body part.
taste buds
noun
A compacted mass of a substance, especially of a narcotic (cannabis).
a bud of marijuana
Definition 1 of 6
Pro Tip 1/2Plant Development
Refer to a bud in stages before blooming, conveying growth or potential.
The rosebuds will bloom by next week.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Change
Use 'bud' to indicate a change in seasons, especially the start of spring.
You can see the buds forming as winter ends.
Pro Tip 1/2Plant Development
Refer to a bud in stages before blooming, conveying growth or potential.
The rosebuds will bloom by next week.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Change
Use 'bud' to indicate a change in seasons, especially the start of spring.
You can see the buds forming as winter ends.
Pro Tip 1/2Plant Development
Refer to a bud in stages before blooming, conveying growth or potential.
The rosebuds will bloom by next week.
Pro Tip 2/2Seasonal Change
Use 'bud' to indicate a change in seasons, especially the start of spring.
You can see the buds forming as winter ends.
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How sugar affects the...
They are not taste buds, but they do send signals telling your brain that you're full or that your body should produce more insulin to deal with the extra sugar you're eating. The major currency of our reward system is dopamine, an important chemical or neurotransmitter. There are many dopamine receptors in the forebrain,
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The next species of...
to take people who are profoundly deaf, who can now begin to hear -- I mean, remember the evolution of hearing aids, right? I mean, your grandparents had these great big cones, and then your parents had these odd boxes that would squawk at odd times during dinner, and now we have these little buds that nobody sees.
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The benefits of a good...
Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, new synaptic buds are formed, allowing new connections between neurons, and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory. So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence
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Part 2: Israel Defense...
episode you are afraid that such a thing would transfer to other villages away that's the main concern that's why you have to stop it while it's small nip it in the bud it's weird being thrown stones at for me and I know you might not like that by growing up I was 10
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The Internet as a...
I'm here to talk about the Internet of Things the Internet of Things is one of the biggest buds were buzzwords of the day but what is the Internet of Things and why is it such a big deal the Internet of Things is this concept that our everyday electronic devices are
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4 Adorable Animals That...
they feed on a variety of leaves buds and fruits in the wild and have an excellent sense of smell which helps them to find the tastiest vegetation they also have the ability to move their back legs independently from one another meaning they can walk backwards along
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Why don’t poisonous...
the budding naturalist tore some old bark off a tree and found two rare beetles underneath. He’d just taken one beetle in each hand when he spotted a third beetle. Stashing one of the insects in his mouth for safekeeping, he reached for the new specimen –
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Baby Monkey Mistaken for...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in Rajasthan the temple Langer's have taken spy monkey into the heart of a family but some are keen to take the budding relationship to the next level and are getting a little too familiar
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have taken spy monkey into the heart of the family but some are keen to take the budding
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Amazing Animal...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have taken spy monkey into the heart of the family but some are keen to take the budding
Video examples
How sugar affects the...
They are not taste buds, but they do send signals telling your brain that you're full or that your body should produce more insulin to deal with the extra sugar you're eating. The major currency of our reward system is dopamine, an important chemical or neurotransmitter. There are many dopamine receptors in the forebrain,
Video examples
The next species of...
to take people who are profoundly deaf, who can now begin to hear -- I mean, remember the evolution of hearing aids, right? I mean, your grandparents had these great big cones, and then your parents had these odd boxes that would squawk at odd times during dinner, and now we have these little buds that nobody sees.
Video examples
The benefits of a good...
Thanks to the phenomenon of neuroplasticity, new synaptic buds are formed, allowing new connections between neurons, and strengthening the neural network where the information will be returned as long-term memory. So why do we remember some things and not others? Well, there are a few ways to influence
Video examples
Part 2: Israel Defense...
episode you are afraid that such a thing would transfer to other villages away that's the main concern that's why you have to stop it while it's small nip it in the bud it's weird being thrown stones at for me and I know you might not like that by growing up I was 10
Video examples
The Internet as a...
I'm here to talk about the Internet of Things the Internet of Things is one of the biggest buds were buzzwords of the day but what is the Internet of Things and why is it such a big deal the Internet of Things is this concept that our everyday electronic devices are
Video examples
4 Adorable Animals That...
they feed on a variety of leaves buds and fruits in the wild and have an excellent sense of smell which helps them to find the tastiest vegetation they also have the ability to move their back legs independently from one another meaning they can walk backwards along
Video examples
Why don’t poisonous...
the budding naturalist tore some old bark off a tree and found two rare beetles underneath. He’d just taken one beetle in each hand when he spotted a third beetle. Stashing one of the insects in his mouth for safekeeping, he reached for the new specimen –
Video examples
Baby Monkey Mistaken for...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in Rajasthan the temple Langer's have taken spy monkey into the heart of a family but some are keen to take the budding relationship to the next level and are getting a little too familiar
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have taken spy monkey into the heart of the family but some are keen to take the budding
Video examples
Amazing Animal...
the world of animals is not without its hazards in rajasthan the temple langers have taken spy monkey into the heart of the family but some are keen to take the budding
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John C. Bogle
American Businessman
While we would typically encourage young people to start saving for the future as early as possible, it's unlikely that a budding entrepreneur will be able to do so. The entrepreneur will need every bit of capital available for the business, which will likely crowd out personal savings.
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Thomas Friedman
American Journalist
Lord knows there's a lot of bad news in the world today to get you down, but there is one big thing happening that leaves me incredibly hopeful about the future, and that is the budding revolution in global online higher education.
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Glenn McGrath
Australian Cricketer
I think the important thing for budding cricketers is to always put in 100 per cent - to continue to be your best, work hard, don't ever think you are at the top of your ability, you can always improve.
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Gilbert Highet
Scottish Writer
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. New pieces bud out, spread into leaves, and become big branches, proliferating.
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Alicia Keys
American Musician
I have my mother who is an Irish-Italian, and my father who is African, so I have the taste buds of an Italian and the spice of an African.
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Borns
American Musician
In 2016, I was pretty green. I was budding. Some flowers were shooting off.
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Lawrence Osborne
British Novelist
In Bangkok's budding literary scene, Prabda Yoon sits at the centre.
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Matthew Shipp
American Musician
Bud Powell's probably the biggest influence on my piano playing.
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Benjamin Harrison
American President
The bud of victory is always in the truth.
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Andrew Marvell
English Writer
Gather the flowers, but spare the buds.
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John C. Bogle
American Businessman
While we would typically encourage young people to start saving for the future as early as possible, it's unlikely that a budding entrepreneur will be able to do so. The entrepreneur will need every bit of capital available for the business, which will likely crowd out personal savings.
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Thomas Friedman
American Journalist
Lord knows there's a lot of bad news in the world today to get you down, but there is one big thing happening that leaves me incredibly hopeful about the future, and that is the budding revolution in global online higher education.
Quote examples
Glenn McGrath
Australian Cricketer
I think the important thing for budding cricketers is to always put in 100 per cent - to continue to be your best, work hard, don't ever think you are at the top of your ability, you can always improve.
Quote examples
Gilbert Highet
Scottish Writer
Language is a living thing. We can feel it changing. Parts of it become old: they drop off and are forgotten. New pieces bud out, spread into leaves, and become big branches, proliferating.
Quote examples
Alicia Keys
American Musician
I have my mother who is an Irish-Italian, and my father who is African, so I have the taste buds of an Italian and the spice of an African.
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Borns
American Musician
In 2016, I was pretty green. I was budding. Some flowers were shooting off.
Quote examples
Lawrence Osborne
British Novelist
In Bangkok's budding literary scene, Prabda Yoon sits at the centre.
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Matthew Shipp
American Musician
Bud Powell's probably the biggest influence on my piano playing.
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Benjamin Harrison
American President
The bud of victory is always in the truth.
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Andrew Marvell
English Writer
Gather the flowers, but spare the buds.
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