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bulbed

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /bʌlbd/

KK: /bʌlbd/

adjective
Definition

Describing something that has a rounded, bulb-like shape or structure.


Example

The plant has bulbed roots that store nutrients.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you seen those bulbed plants at the nursery?
Sloth B
Yeah, they look so unique and interesting!
Sloth A
I think I might get one for my garden.
Sloth B
That sounds like a great idea; they could really add some character!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
rounded
spherical
globular
Antonyms
flat
angular
sharp
Root Explanation

Bulbed → The word is derived from "bulb" (from Latin *bulbus*, meaning bulb or onion) and the suffix "-ed" (indicating a past participle or adjective form). The term "bulbed" refers to something that has the characteristics of or is shaped like a bulb.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'bulb' as a round, swollen shape, and remember that 'bulbed' describes something that has that bulb-like shape.

Visually Confused Words
burled
bulked
bugled
buboed
bube
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