Stem
Pronunciation: /ˈstɛm/
Stem (noun)
- the long, thin part of a plant that supports leaves and flowers
- the main part of a word that other parts are added to
Examples
- The stem supports the leaves and flowers.
- Water travels through the stem to nourish the plant.
Common collocations: strong stem, cut the stem, stem growth, word stem, identify the stem
Stem (verb)
- to stop something from continuing or increasing
- to come from or be caused by something
Examples
- They tried to stem the flow of water.
- Efforts were made to stem the spread of the virus.