Meaning & use
stem
The main upward-growing stalk of a plant that supports leaves, flowers, or fruit.
See it in a sentence
She trimmed the stem of the rose before placing it in the vase.
The plant's stem bent under the weight of the ripening fruit.
A note on using this word
As a verb, 'stem from' means to originate from, while 'stem' alone can mean to stop or hold back a flow, as in stemming the bleeding.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To stop or hold back the flow or spread of something.
Doctors worked quickly to stem the bleeding from the wound.
3. verb
To originate or arise from a particular cause or source.
Her fear of dogs stems from a bad experience as a child.
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