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stem

🌱stem

noun, verb

/stɛm/

stellar stench

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example Sentences

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

Example Expressions

stem the tide

Synonyms

stalk, trunk, branch, stop, halt

Antonyms

root, allow, encourage

Collocations

stem of a flower, stem cells, stem from, stem the tide

More Example Sentences

Why is much emphasis given on grammar by the traditional system?

Why is much emphasis given on reading by the traditional system?

Will the progress of American education system be helped in any way?

Do the foreigners know how the present education system in the USA is?

Do you understand how good a healthcare system Medicare is in the USA?

How much was the education system improved in the USA during the last decade?

Nobody finds fault with the American education system if he doesn’t study at Vasanth Academy.

Nobody finds fault with the traditional English system if he doesn’t understand Vasanth Academy Method.

Subways, highways and flyovers will be constructed to facilitate the communicative system of New York City.

Underground railway, circular road flyover etc. will be constructed to facilitate the communicative system of Dhaka city.

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