stem (Meaning)
stem (n)
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed
a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
the tube of a tobacco pipe
front part of a vessel or aircraft
a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it
stem (v)
grow out of, have roots in, originate in
cause to point inward
stop the flow of a liquid
remove the stem from
Synonyms & Antonyms of stem
stem Sentence Examples
- The **exceed**ing speed limit led to a traffic citation.
- The **succeed**ing rain shower provided much-needed moisture.
- The **proceed**ing ceremony honored the graduating class.
- The **deed**s of kindness made a lasting **impact**.
- The **connect**ion between them was undeniable.
- The **addict** struggled to **overcome** his dependency.
- The **collect**ion of artifacts was vast and impressive.
- The **elect**ion results were **predict**ed accurately.
- The **incorrect** spelling of the word caused confusion.
- The **construct**ion project was **interrupt**ed by heavy rain.
FAQs About the word stem
(linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed, a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ,
halt, conclude, end, block, stop, delay, impede, suppress, suspend, blockade
carry on, proceed, carry on,continue, proceed, keep up, run on, keep up, continue, run on
The **exceed**ing speed limit led to a traffic citation.
The **succeed**ing rain shower provided much-needed moisture.
The **proceed**ing ceremony honored the graduating class.
The **deed**s of kindness made a lasting **impact**.
