seed

/sˈiːd/

/ˈsid/

Seed

a small, hard object produced by a plant that can grow into a new plant.

a small living object from a plant that when put in the ground, grows into a new one

the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

synonyms : come

anything that provides inspiration for later work

synonyms : germ

one of the outstanding players in a tournament

to seed

MAIN VERB

to scatter seeds over an area of land with the intention of growing plants

synonyms : sow

to remove the seeds from a fruit or vegetable

go to seed; shed seeds

inoculate with microorganisms

sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds

bear seeds

help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money

Examples

1. She planted rutabaga seeds in her garden.

2. She planted sunflower seeds along the edge of her garden.

3. She blended pumpkin seeds into a creamy pesto sauce.

4. She carefully sprinkled sunflower seeds on top of her homemade bread dough.