brood
A group of young animals, particularly birds or insects, produced at one time or hatched from the same nest. Figuratively, it refers to a large family of children or a group of related items sharing a common origin.
उदाहरण
3 / 5The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.
The hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.
Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.
Scientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.
Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.
Uncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.
शब्द परिवार
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.
त्वरित क्विज़
The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: brood
उदाहरण
The hen spent the afternoon scratching for worms to feed her hungry brood.
everydayThe hen spent the afternoon searching for food for her young offspring.
Ornithologists documented a significant decrease in the average brood size within the urban habitat.
formalScientists recorded a drop in the number of chicks per nest in city areas.
Uncle Jerry arrived at the reunion with his entire brood of seven noisy kids.
informalUncle Jerry came to the party with his whole group of seven children.
The experiment analyzed the correlation between brood parasitism and host species decline.
academicThe research studied the link between laying eggs in other nests and the drop in host population.
The tech giant is set to release a new brood of software updates next quarter.
businessThe large company plans to launch a series of related software improvements soon.
शब्द परिवार
सामान्य शब्द संयोजन
सामान्य वाक्यांश
a large brood
a family with many children
brood reduction
a biological strategy where some young are sacrificed for the survival of others
the whole brood
the entire group of offspring
अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है
A clutch refers specifically to a group of eggs, while a brood refers to the young after they have hatched.
Litter is used primarily for mammals born at the same time, whereas brood is primarily for birds and insects.
इस्तेमाल की जानकारी
While primarily a biological term for birds, it is frequently used in literary or informal contexts to describe a large group of human children. Be careful not to confuse the noun with the verb 'to brood,' which means to think deeply about something unhappy.
सामान्य गलतियाँ
Learners often use 'litter' for birds, but 'brood' is the correct term for avian offspring. Also, ensure not to use 'brood' when referring to only one child.
याद रखने का तरीका
Think of the word 'breeding'—a brood is the result of a successful breeding cycle.
शब्द की उत्पत्ति
Derived from the Old English 'brōd', which is related to 'brēdan' (to breed or nourish).
व्याकरण पैटर्न
सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ
In agricultural societies, the health of a brood of poultry was often a measure of a farm's prosperity.
त्वरित क्विज़
The mother swan glided across the lake, followed closely by her ______ of five cygnets.
सही!
सही उत्तर है: brood
संबंधित शब्द
complement
A2A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.
compound
A2Describes something that is made of two or more separate parts or elements joined together. It is often used to talk about words, sentences, or chemical substances that have multiple components.
conceive
A2To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
confer
A2To discuss something with other people in order to reach a decision or exchange ideas. It can also mean to officially give an honor, title, or degree to someone.
conform
A2To behave according to rules, standards, or what is expected by a group of people. It means to fit in or act in a way that matches others.
consecutive
A2Following one after another in a continuous series without any breaks. It describes things that happen in a logical order, like numbers (1, 2, 3) or days (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday).
consistency
A2Consistency is the quality of always acting or behaving in the same way. it also describes how thick or smooth a liquid or substance is.
disclude
B1Describing a state where someone or something is left out, omitted, or not allowed to participate in a group or activity. It refers to the condition of being kept apart from a whole or a set.
antiformous
B1Describes a shape or structure that is curved or folded upwards like an arch. It is most often used in geology and geometry to describe a convex surface.
interspect
B1Describing a person who is thoughtful and focused on their own internal thoughts and feelings. It refers to the act of looking inward to examine one's own emotions and motives rather than focusing on external things.
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