Question 1

What does "crop up" mean?

Accepted Answer

To happen or appear suddenly and unexpectedly, especially a problem or issue.

Question 2

How do you use "crop up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

I can't make dinner tonight — something has cropped up at work and I need to stay late.

Question 3

Is "crop up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"crop up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. Very common in both British and American English. Typically used for situations, topics, problems, or names that appear without being planned. Almost always used with abstract subjects rather than physical objects.

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