stem
Translation
stem, stalk, trunk, base
Examples
The flower has a long, thin stem.
The flower has a long, thin stem.
The stem of 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
The stem of 'unhappiness' is 'happy'.
He held the wine glass by its stem.
He held the wine glass by its stem.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) stem ((of sth.)) The stem of the plant is green.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stalk, trunk, base; Antonyms: leaf, flower
Etymology
From Old English 'stemn' meaning 'stem of a plant, trunk of a tree'. Related to German 'Stamm'.
Memory Tips
Picture the 'stem' as the central support for something, whether it's a flower, a word, or a glass.