Antonyms for in the bud


Grammar : Adv
Spell : buhd
Phonetic Transcription : bÊŒd


Definition of in the 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."
  • As in early : adv sooner than expected

Synonyms for in the bud

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