Antonyms for bud

Grammar : Noun, verb

Spell : buhd

Phonetic Transcription : bʌd

Definition of bud

Origin : late 14c., budde, origin unknown, perhaps from Old French boter "push forward, thrust," itself a Germanic word (cf. Dutch bot "bud," Old Saxon budil "bag, purse," German Beutel), or perhaps from Old English budd "beetle."

noun new sprout on plant
verb sprout

Example sentences :

We never see Him bring the bud to the eve of blossoming just to wither it.
Extract from : « The Conquest of Fear » by Basil King

But this year, at the first bud, her heart seemed to beat more quickly.
Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola

Cartwright, in his most impressive manner, stepped a foot closer to Bud's chair.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

It was evident that Bud had no objection to this nor to anything else, for that matter.
Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith

But he added, softly: "Sleep on it, bud; I'll let ye change your mind in the mornin'."
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

Bud Hines, in the rear with the others, was in a quiver of excitement.
Extract from : « Southern Lights and Shadows » by Various

But some days passed, and Larcher heard nothing from Mr. Bud.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

"Well, that's funny," said Mr. Bud, looking to Larcher for comment.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

Or, at least, Mr. Bud might have later news of him than Mrs. Haze had.
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

Mr. Bud proposed that they should go down to the saloon and "tackle the soup."
Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens

Synonyms for bud

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