early bloomer
The term "early bloomer" can describe both a plant that flowers early in the season and a person who matures or develops skills ahead of their peers.
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Definition
B2Human Development
(general)An individual who reaches physical, emotional, or intellectual milestones earlier than most others of the same age.
Example
- Sarah was an early bloomer, reading chapter books by the age of five.
- Being an early bloomer, Tom faced unique challenges in middle school.
C1Botany
(technical)A plant that produces flowers earlier in the growing season compared to others of its kind.
Example
- The crocus is known as an early bloomer, often flowering before the snow melts.
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