word
Tender
TEH-ndur
/ˈtɛndɜːr/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tender
Dictionary meaning
(of plants) not hardy.
Examples
- At a tender age.
- After getting my flu shot, I had a tender spot on my arm.
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