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fruiting (verb/adjective)

The process by which a plant or fungus produces fruit or a fruiting body. It can also be used as an adjective to describe a plant that is currently bearing fruit.

💬 Example

"The mild winter caused many trees to begin fruiting earlier than usual."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the 'ing' in 'fruiting' as 'IN Garden.' When the fruit is 'IN' the garden on the tree, the tree is 'fruiting.'

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

The tree is flowering and fruiting at the same time. → The tree is flowering, and soon it will be fruiting.

My new business is finally fruiting. → My new business is finally bearing fruit.

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