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Bean
Sounds like
BEEN
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Simple meaning
What does Bean mean?
A bean is an edible seed from a plant.
Dictionary definition
A seed from certain plants that is often eaten as food.
Example sentences
Bean in a sentence
easy
I added one bean to the soup.
medium
The class planted a bean and watched it sprout.
hard
Beans can be an important source of protein in many meals.
Synonyms
Words like Bean
seedUse when focusing on the plant part.
legumeUse for beans, peas, and related plants.
Antonyms
Opposite words
meatA different source of protein, not a plant seed.
fruitA different type of plant food in many contexts.
Word family
Bean word family
Base word
bean
noun
beans
More than one bean.
noun
beanstalk
A tall stem of a bean plant.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does bean mean?
A bean is a seed from certain plants and is often eaten as food.
Practice 2
Which word is related to bean?
A bean is a kind of seed.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses bean correctly?
A bean can grow into a plant.
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