seedling
A seedling is a very young plant that has just started to grow from a seed. It usually has a small green stem and its first few tiny leaves.
예시
3 / 5I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.
I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.
The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.
The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.
Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.
Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of the suffix '-ling', which means 'little'. A seedling is just a 'little seed' that has started to grow, just like a duckling is a little duck.
빠른 퀴즈
The gardener carefully moved the tiny ______ into a larger pot so it could grow.
정답!
정답은: seedling
예시
I am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.
everydayI am growing a small tomato seedling on my sunny windowsill.
The researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.
formalThe researchers monitored the growth of each seedling in the laboratory.
Check it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.
informalCheck it out! There is a little seedling popping out of the dirt.
Seedling survival is highly dependent on the quality of the soil and water.
academicSeedling survival is highly dependent on the quality of the soil and water.
Our nursery specializes in the wholesale distribution of pine seedlings.
businessOur nursery specializes in the wholesale distribution of pine seedlings.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
from seedling to tree
from seedling to tree
nurture a seedling
nurture a seedling
delicate seedling stage
delicate seedling stage
자주 혼동되는 단어
A sapling is specifically a young tree, whereas a seedling is the first stage of any plant.
A sprout is the very first sign of life from a seed; a seedling has developed its first true leaves.
사용 참고사항
Use this word when talking about plants that are still very small and have just come out of the ground. It is common in gardening, farming, and biology contexts.
자주 하는 실수
Do not use 'seedling' for large plants or bushes. It only refers to the very early stage of growth.
암기 팁
Think of the suffix '-ling', which means 'little'. A seedling is just a 'little seed' that has started to grow, just like a duckling is a little duck.
어원
From the word 'seed' combined with the Middle English diminutive suffix '-ling'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
The seedling is often used as a universal symbol for hope, potential, and the start of a new project or life.
빠른 퀴즈
The gardener carefully moved the tiny ______ into a larger pot so it could grow.
정답!
정답은: seedling
관련 어휘
nature 관련 단어
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migration
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hibernation
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camouflage
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stream
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pond
A1A pond is a small area of still water that is smaller than a lake. It can be found naturally in the wild or built in a park or garden.
marsh
A1A marsh is a type of wetland that is often flooded with water. It is usually covered with grasses, reeds, and other plants that like wet soil.
swamp
A1A swamp is a low area of land that is always very wet or covered with water. It usually has many trees and plants growing in it and is often home to animals like frogs and alligators.
waterfall
A1A waterfall is a place where a river or stream flows over a high, steep cliff or rock. It is a beautiful natural feature often found in mountainous areas where water drops vertically.
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