What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
sprouted
Example
The beans have sprouted in the garden. [sprouted: past tense]
Example
The idea for the new project sprouted during our brainstorming session. [sprouted: verb]
germinate
Example
The seeds will germinate in the warm soil. [germinate: verb]
Example
The plan began to germinate after several discussions with the team. [germinate: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sprouted is more common in everyday language than germinate, which is more technical and scientific.
Whatโs the difference in the tone of formality between sprouted and germinate?
Germinate is more formal than sprouted and is often used in academic or scientific contexts, while sprouted has a more casual and informal connotation.
