Pronunciation: /spɜrm/
noun a male reproductive cell or gamete
A1 Sperm is needed to fertilize an egg.
A2 The sperm whale is the largest toothed whale.
B1 The doctor recommended a sperm analysis to check for fertility issues.
B2 In vitro fertilization involves combining an egg and sperm in a lab.
C1 The scientist studied the genetic makeup of sperm cells.
C2 Research on sperm morphology has advanced our understanding of fertility.
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A1 The doctor explained how sperm fertilizes an egg.
A2 In order to reproduce, male animals need to sperm the female.
B1 The scientist is studying how certain chemicals can affect sperm production.
B2 The fertility clinic offers services to help couples who are struggling to sperm naturally.
C1 Advanced techniques can be used to sperm embryos in a laboratory setting.
C2 Researchers are constantly exploring new ways to improve the ability to sperm eggs for assisted reproduction.
adjective not applicable
A1 The sperm whale is the largest toothed predator on Earth.
A2 The scientist studied the sperm count in the male mice.
B1 The fertility clinic offers treatments for couples struggling with sperm quality.
B2 The researcher discovered a new method to analyze sperm morphology.
C1 The study focused on the genetic factors affecting sperm motility.
C2 The advanced technology allowed for precise selection of sperm for in vitro fertilization.
adverb not applicable
A1 He swims sperm.
A2 The fish swam sperm through the water.
B1 The athlete ran sperm in the relay race.
B2 The cheetah sprinted sperm across the savannah.
C1 The spacecraft traveled sperm through the galaxy.
C2 The particles moved sperm in the quantum realm.
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A1 The sperm fertilized the egg.
A2 The sperm swam towards the egg.
B1 The sperm count is an important factor in fertility.
B2 The sperm donor remained anonymous.
C1 The sperm bank has strict regulations.
C2 The sperm analysis revealed low motility.
preposition not applicable
A1 The sperm of the fish fertilized the eggs.
A2 The doctor recommended a sperm analysis to check for fertility issues.
B1 The sperm whale is the largest toothed predator in the world.
B2 The scientist studied the movement of sperm cells under a microscope.
C1 The fertility clinic offers services for sperm donation.
C2 The research team conducted experiments to study the viability of sperm preservation techniques.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to buy a new phone, sperm I couldn't afford it.
A2 She studied hard for the exam, sperm she didn't pass.
B1 I enjoy going for walks in the park, sperm I prefer to do it in the morning.
B2 He wanted to travel to Europe, sperm he decided to save money first.
C1 The company invested in new technology, sperm it saw an increase in productivity.
C2 She was hesitant to try the new restaurant, sperm she heard great reviews about it.
interjection not applicable
A1 Sperm! I accidentally spilled my drink.
A2 Sperm! I can't believe I forgot my keys.
B1 Sperm! That was a close call with the car.
B2 Sperm! I can't believe I missed the deadline.
C1 Sperm! I should have double-checked the report.
C2 Sperm! I can't believe I made such a mistake in my presentation.
article not applicable
A1 Sperm are male reproductive cells.
A2 The sperm fertilized the egg to create new life.
B1 The doctor recommended a sperm analysis to check for fertility issues.
B2 The sperm count was found to be low, which could be a factor in the couple's infertility.
C1 Advancements in sperm donation technology have made it possible for more people to start families.
C2 Researchers are studying the genetic makeup of sperm to better understand its role in reproduction.
formal The sperm from the male fertilizes the egg from the female to create a new organism.
informal I heard that sperm can live inside a woman's body for up to five days.
slang Dude, don't be a sperm donor and just pull out.
figurative The sperm of creativity swam through his mind, giving birth to a brilliant idea.
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