Pronunciation: /sid/
noun a flowering plant's unit of reproduction, capable of developing into another such plant
A1 I planted a seed in the garden.
A2 The bird ate the seed that I left on the ground.
B1 Farmers use seeds to grow crops.
B2 Genetic modification of seeds has led to increased crop yields.
C1 The seed of an idea can grow into a successful business.
C2 The scientist discovered a new type of seed that could revolutionize agriculture.
verb to plant or sow with seeds
A1 I seed the soil with tomato seeds in my garden.
A2 She seeds the clouds to make it rain in the dry season.
B1 Farmers seed their fields with different crops to ensure a successful harvest.
B2 The scientist seeded the experiment with a control group to compare results.
C1 The entrepreneur seeded the startup with her own savings before seeking investors.
C2 The politician seeded rumors to discredit their opponent in the election.
formal The farmer planted the seed in the fertile soil.
informal I'm going to start some seeds in my backyard garden.
slang Let's go grab some grub at the Seed Shack.
figurative Education is the seed that grows into a tree of knowledge.
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