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brood

 

[ brud ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

family

A family of young animals, especially of a bird, produced at one hatching or birth.

Synonyms

offspring, progeny, young

Examples of usage

  • They watched the brood of chicks pecking at the ground.
  • The hen was busy caring for her brood of ducklings.
Context #2 | Verb

worry

To think deeply about something that makes one unhappy, angry, or worried.

Synonyms

dwell, meditate, ponder

Examples of usage

  • She would brood over her mistakes for hours.
  • He tended to brood on his problems rather than seeking solutions.

Translations

Translations of the word "brood" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ninhada

🇮🇳 अंडों का समूह

🇩🇪 Gelege

🇮🇩 sarang

🇺🇦 виводок

🇵🇱 legowisko

🇯🇵 巣

🇫🇷 nid

🇪🇸 nidada

🇹🇷 yuva

🇰🇷 둥지

🇸🇦 عش

🇨🇿 hnízdo

🇸🇰 hniezdo

🇨🇳 巢

🇸🇮 gnezdo

🇮🇸 hreiður

🇰🇿 ұя

🇬🇪 ბუდე

🇦🇿 yuva

🇲🇽 nidada

Etymology

The word 'brood' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'brōd' meaning 'offspring' or 'young.' Over time, the word evolved to also encompass the concept of 'to sit on and cover eggs for warmth,' as seen in the brooding behavior of birds. The verb form, meaning 'to worry or dwell on something,' emerged later, reflecting the idea of thoughts 'hatching' or developing in one's mind.

See also: brooding, broodmare.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,790 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.