Germ and Ground

Germ

Germ noun - The source from which something grows or develops.
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Synonyms for Germ

Ground and germ are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ground" instead a noun "Germ".

Nearby Words: germinal, German, germing

Ground

Ground noun - A small area of usually open land.

Germ and ground are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Germ" instead a noun "Ground".

How words are described

ordinary ordinary germ ordinary ground
little little germ little ground
frozen frozen germ frozen ground
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