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Vocabulary Entry
prod
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
An act of pushing or poking someone or something, usually to encourage action.
Example Sentences
"She gave him a prod to remind him of the meeting."
"The teacher's prod was enough to get the students to start working."
"He felt a prod in his back, urging him to move forward."
V
verb
To poke or stir with a pointed object; to encourage someone to take action.
Example Sentences
"Please prod the coals to make the fire burn brighter."
"He prodded her to finish her homework earlier."
"The coach prodded the players to give their best effort during practice."
A
adjective
Related to or characterized by encouragement or promptness.
Example Sentences
"He took a prod approach in his discussions, always pushing for improvement."
"Her prod nature encouraged the team to reach their goals."
"They adopted a prod method in their training sessions for better results."