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bud vs begin

begin vs bud

bud is a noun but begin is not a noun.

bud and begin both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bud Yes No Yes No
begin No No Yes No
As verbs, begin is a hypernym of bud; that is, begin is a word with a broader meaning than bud:
  • bud: start to grow or develop
  • begin: have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
Other hypernyms of bud include start.
bud (noun) begin (noun)
a swelling on a plant stem consisting of overlapping immature leaves or petals
a partially opened flower
bud (verb) begin (verb)
develop buds take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
start to grow or develop set in motion, cause to start
begin to speak or say
begin to speak, understand, read, and write a language
achieve or accomplish in the least degree, usually used in the negative
begin an event that is implied and limited by the nature or inherent function of the direct object
have a beginning, in a temporal, spatial, or evaluative sense
be the first item or point, constitute the beginning or start, come first in a series
have a beginning characterized in some specified way
have a beginning, of a temporal event
Difference between bud and begin

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