Fruit — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Fruit
Fruit (noun)
- a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton)
- the usually edible reproductive body of a seed plant; especially, one having a sweet pulp associated with the seed
- a succulent plant part (such as the petioles of a rhubarb plant) used chiefly in a dessert or sweet course
Fruit (verb)
- to bear fruit
- to cause to bear fruit
Fruit (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a condition or occurrence traceable to a cause
"one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities"
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something produced by physical or intellectual effort
"a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development"
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the descendants of a person, animal, or plant
"according to the Bible, God promised Abraham that the fruit of his loins would someday become a great nation"
Fruit (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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as in produce, seed
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fruit
The most common words with a similar meaning to Fruit:
Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fruit
Words with the opposite meaning of Fruit:
Near Antonyms of Fruit
Word Forms of Fruit
Inflections: fruits, fruited, fruiting
Derived words: fruited (adjective)
Origin & Etymology of Fruit
Middle English fruit, frute, froyte, fructe, borrowed from Anglo-French fruit, frut (also continental Old French), going back to Latin frūctus "pleasurable possession (of something), right to enjoy the profits (of something), useful products of nature, fruit, profit, advantage," from frūg-, base of fruor, fruī "to enjoy the produce or proceeds of, derive advantage from, be blessed with, derive pleasure from" (probably going back to *frūu̯ōr < *frūi̯ōr < *frūgi̯ōr, from a dialectal Indo-European verbal base *bhruHg- "enjoy, use") + -tus, suffix of action nouns brook:2
First known use: 12th century
Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Fruit
- CEFR level: A1 English Vocabulary — Page 7
- Topics: Food & Drinks
Words & Phrases Containing Fruit
Frequently Asked Questions about Fruit
What does "Fruit" mean?
"Fruit" means a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton). As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: a product of plant growth (such as grain, vegetables, or cotton). It has 4 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Fruit"?
Other words for "Fruit" include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary and development. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fruit" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Fruit"?
There are 87 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fruit". Common alternatives include aftereffect, aftermath, backwash, child, conclusion, consequence, corollary, development, effect and fate.
What is the opposite of "Fruit"?
Antonyms of "Fruit" include antecedent, causation, cause, occasion and reason. Near antonyms include consideration, determinant, factor and base.
How do you use "Fruit" in a sentence?
Examples of "Fruit" in a sentence: "one fruit of your faithfulness in carrying out your duties will be more rewarding responsibilities"; "a popular app that was the fruit of years of research and development"; "according to the Bible, God promised Abraham that the fruit of his loins would someday become a great nation".
Is "Fruit" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Fruit" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.
Is "Fruit" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?
As an A1-level word, "Fruit" is typical of Cambridge A1 Movers (Young Learners), TOEIC Listening & Reading 120+.
How do you pronounce "Fruit"?
"Fruit" is pronounced /ˈfrüt/.