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crop up

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌkrɑp ˈʌp/ · UK /ˌkrɒp ˈʌp/

crop up means: To appear or happen, especially when you do not expect it.

verb

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To appear or happen, especially when you do not expect it.

  • Problems sometimes crop up.
  • Her name cropped up during our conversation.
  • Let me know if any questions crop up.

Similar words: arise, appear, come up

Common phrases: crop up unexpectedly, crop up again

Questions about crop up

What does crop up mean?

To appear or happen, especially when you do not expect it.

What is crop up in other languages?

Türkçe: ortaya çıkmak · Español: surgir · Français: surgir · Deutsch: auftauchen · Italiano: saltare fuori · 日本語: 生じる

How do you pronounce crop up?

In American English /ˌkrɑp ˈʌp/; in British English /ˌkrɒp ˈʌp/.

How do you use crop up in a sentence?

Problems sometimes crop up. Her name cropped up during our conversation.

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