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Brood

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Meanings of Brood

Adjective

  • Animals that are raised for breeding.

Verb

  • To keep an egg warm so that it can hatch into a baby animal.
  • To take care of something that is growing or developing.
  • To think deeply about something, often when feeling sad or worried.

Noun

  • A group of young birds or animals that are born at the same time and cared for by their mother.
  • The young of any animal that lays eggs, especially when they are all born together.
  • The eggs and baby insects like bees and ants that are kept together in their home.
  • The children in a family.
  • A type of animal or plant that is raised or produced.

Explanation of the word: Brood

Brood means when a mother bird sits on her eggs to keep them warm and help them hatch. It's like a mom taking care of her babies before they are born.

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Translations for the word: Brood

hindi
बच्चों का समूह (Bachchon ka samuh)

bachchon ka samuh

बच्चे (Bacche)

bacche

चिड़िया (Chidiya)

chidiya

   

Frequently Asked Questions about the word: Brood

What does 'brood' mean?
The word 'brood' means to think deeply or worry about something for a long time.
How do you pronounce 'brood'?
You pronounce 'brood' like this: brood (it rhymes with 'food').
What is the origin of the word 'brood'?
The word 'brood' comes from Old English, where it meant to sit on eggs to hatch them.
What is the meaning of 'brood' in Bengali?
The word 'brood' in Bengali is 'ডিম পাড়ানো' (Ḍim pāṛānō).