stem

1 of 6

noun (1)

ˈstem

: the main trunk of a plant

specifically : a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots

: a plant part (such as a branch, petiole, or stipe) that supports another (such as a leaf or fruit)

: the complete fruiting stalk of a banana plant with its bananas

: the main upright member at the bow of a ship

: the bow or prow of a ship compare stern

: a line of ancestry : stock

especially : a fundamental line from which others have arisen

: the part of an inflected word that remains after the inflected part is removed

strength is the stem of strengths

also : root sense 6

: something held to resemble a plant stem: such as

: a main or heavy stroke of a letter

: the short perpendicular line extending from the head of a musical note

: the part of a tobacco pipe from the bowl outward

: the cylindrical support of a piece of stemware (such as a goblet)

: a shaft of a watch used for winding

stem

2 of 6

verb (1)

stemmed; stemming

transitive verb

: to make headway against (something, such as an adverse tide, current, or wind)

: to check or go counter to (something adverse)

stem

3 of 6

verb (2)

stemmed; stemming

transitive verb

: to remove the stem from

: to make a stem for (something, such as an artificial flower)

intransitive verb

: to occur or develop as a consequence : have or trace an origin

her success stems from hard work

stem

4 of 6

verb (3)

stemmed; stemming

transitive verb

: to stop or dam up (something, such as a river)

: to stop or check by or as if by damming

especially : stanch

stem a flow of blood

: to turn (a ski) in stemming

intransitive verb

: to restrain or check oneself

also : to become checked or stanched

: to slide the heel of one ski or of both skis outward usually in making or preparing to make a turn

stem

5 of 6

noun (2)

: check, dam

: an act or instance of stemming on skis

STEM

6 of 6

abbreviation

ˈstem

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from Old English stefn, stemn stem of a plant or ship; akin to Old High German stam plant stem and probably to Greek stamnos wine jar, histanai to set — more at stand

Verb (1)

Middle English (Scots) stemmen to keep a course, from stem entry 1 (of a ship)

Verb (2)

stem entry 1 (of a plant)

Verb (3)

Middle English stemmen to dam up, from Old Norse stemma; akin to Middle High German stemmen to dam up and probably to Lithuanian stumti to shove

First Known Use

Noun (1)

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb (1)

1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1724, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Verb (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a

Noun (2)

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

stem 1 of 5

noun

ˈstem

: the main stalk of a plant that develops buds and shoots and usually grows above ground

: a thin plant part (as a leafstalk) that supports another part

a cherry's stem

: the bow of a ship

: the basic part of a word to which prefixes or suffixes may be added

: something like a stalk or shaft

the stem of a goblet

… Henry and Jake both pushed the stems of their stopwatches down …

Walter Farley, The Black Stallion

stem

2 of 5

verb

stemmed; stemming

: to make progress against

The boat was able to stem the current.

: to check or hold back the progress of

New safety rules stemmed the increase in accidents.

stem

3 of 5

verb

stemmed; stemming

: to develop as a consequence of

His illness stems from an accident.

: to come from : derive

The word "misty" stems from "mist."

: to remove the stem from

stem cherries

stem

4 of 5

verb

stemmed; stemming

: to stop or check by or as if by damming

We were able to stem the flow of blood.

STEM

5 of 5

abbreviation

science, technology, engineering, and mathematics

单词	stems
释义	stem 1 of 6 noun (1) ˈstem 1 a : the main trunk of a plant specifically : a primary plant axis that develops buds and shoots instead of roots b : a plant part (such as a branch, petiole, or stipe) that supports another (such as a leaf or fruit) c : the complete fruiting stalk of a banana plant with its bananas 2 a : the main upright member at the bow of a ship b : the bow or prow of a ship compare stern 3 : a line of ancestry : stock especially : a fundamental line from which others have arisen 4 : the part of an inflected word that remains after the inflected part is removed strength is the stem of strengths also : root sense 6 5 : something held to resemble a plant stem: such as a : a main or heavy stroke of a letter b : the short perpendicular line extending from the head of a musical note c : the part of a tobacco pipe from the bowl outward d : the cylindrical support of a piece of stemware (such as a goblet) e : a shaft of a watch used for winding stem 2 of 6 verb (1) stemmed; stemming transitive verb 1 : to make headway against (something, such as an adverse tide, current, or wind) 2 : to check or go counter to (something adverse) stem 3 of 6 verb (2) stemmed; stemming transitive verb 1 : to remove the stem from 2 : to make a stem for (something, such as an artificial flower) intransitive verb : to occur or develop as a consequence : have or trace an origin her success stems from hard work stem 4 of 6 verb (3) stemmed; stemming transitive verb 1 a : to stop or dam up (something, such as a river) b : to stop or check by or as if by damming especially : stanch stem a flow of blood 2 : to turn (a ski) in stemming intransitive verb 1 : to restrain or check oneself also : to become checked or stanched 2 : to slide the heel of one ski or of both skis outward usually in making or preparing to make a turn stem 5 of 6 noun (2) 1 : check, dam 2 : an act or instance of stemming on skis STEM 6 of 6 abbreviation ˈstem science, technology, engineering, and mathematics Phrases from stem to stern : throughout, thoroughly Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle English, from Old English stefn, stemn stem of a plant or ship; akin to Old High German stam plant stem and probably to Greek stamnos wine jar, histanai to set — more at stand Verb (1) Middle English (Scots) stemmen to keep a course, from stem entry 1 (of a ship) Verb (2) stem entry 1 (of a plant) Verb (3) Middle English stemmen to dam up, from Old Norse stemma; akin to Middle High German stemmen to dam up and probably to Lithuanian stumti to shove First Known Use Noun (1) before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Verb (1) 1593, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb (2) 1724, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1 Verb (3) 14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a Noun (2) 1700, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing stem brain stem main stem stem christie from stem to stern stem rust stem from stem-winding stem-winder stem cell stem turn stem the tide See More brain stem main stem stem christie from stem to stern stem rust stem from stem-winding stem-winder stem cell stem turn stem the tide See More Kids Definition stem 1 of 5 noun ˈstem 1 : the main stalk of a plant that develops buds and shoots and usually grows above ground 2 : a thin plant part (as a leafstalk) that supports another part a cherry's stem 3 : the bow of a ship 4 : the basic part of a word to which prefixes or suffixes may be added 5 : something like a stalk or shaft the stem of a goblet … Henry and Jake both pushed the stems of their stopwatches down … Walter Farley, The Black Stallion stem 2 of 5 verb stemmed; stemming 1 : to make progress against The boat was able to stem the current. 2 : to check or hold back the progress of New safety rules stemmed the increase in accidents. stem 3 of 5 verb stemmed; stemming 1 : to develop as a consequence of His illness stems from an accident. 2 : to come from : derive The word "misty" stems from "mist." 3 : to remove the stem from stem cherries stem 4 of 5 verb stemmed; stemming : to stop or check by or as if by damming We were able to stem the flow of blood. STEM 5 of 5 abbreviation science, technology, engineering, and mathematics stems verb present tense third-person singular of stem as in ends to stop the progress or spread of (something) efforts to stem the dramatic decline of an endangered species Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance ends delays stops halts blocks concludes hinders finishes breaks staunches impedes suppresses holds stamps holds back squashes obstructs dams breaks off suspends leaves off blockades kiboshes lays off ceases shuts off drops cuts off knocks off cuts out cans breaks up suspends completes detains gives over packs (up or in) arrests brakes quits aborts clamps down checks closes (down) turns back calls discontinues desists (from) squelches stanches ruins stunts deactivates pauses stays dissolves destroys kills snuffs abolishes scuttles demolishes annuls reins (in) Antonyms & Near Antonyms continues advances proceeds progresses keeps up stirs propels runs on drives actuates follows through (with) carries on impels See More
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