Stem Definition & Meaning
stem
- noun
- (linguistics) the form of a word after all affixes are removed; "thematic vowels are part of the stem"
- a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ
- cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
- the tube of a tobacco pipe
- front part of a vessel or aircraft; "he pointed the bow of the boat toward the finish line"
- a turn made in skiing; the back of one ski is forced outward and the other ski is brought parallel to it
- verb
- grow out of, have roots in, originate in; "The increase in the national debt stems from the last war"
- cause to point inward; "stem your skis"
- stop the flow of a liquid; "staunch the blood flow"; "stem the tide"
- remove the stem from; "for automatic natural language processing, the words must be stemmed"
"Stem" in song lyrics
See how stem is used in real songs:
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"I'm keepin soaps in my mouth like coke stem"
3rd Bass — Green Eggs and Swine -
"Yo I hack phlegm, and grab the mic by it's stem"
7L & Esoteric — Watch Me -
"See, there's more than one way to uproot than pull another stem"
Abstract Rude w/ Moka Only, Prevail — And That You Can Quote
Words that rhyme with stem
Usage tips for "stem"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "stem" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for stem to find words that pair well.