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germinate vs shoot vs sprout
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| germinateverb/ˈdʒɜːr.mɪ.neɪt/ | Meaning to begin to grow from a seed; to make a seed start to grow | Goes with germinating seeds | Example Beans usually germinate within a week if the soil is warm and damp. |
| shootverb/ʃuːt/ | Meaning To fire a gun or a similar weapon at someone or something. | Goes with — | Example The hunter raised his rifle to shoot at the bird. |
| sproutnoun/spraʊt/ | Meaning a young shoot that has just begun to grow from a seed or plant | Goes with bean sprouts | Example Tiny green sprouts appeared in the pot a few days after planting. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Radish seeds quickly in warm soil.