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seed

 

[ siหd ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000 Plants
Context #1 | Noun

in gardening

A flowering plant's unit of reproduction, capable of developing into another such plant.

Synonyms

kernel, ovule, pip, spore

Examples of usage

  • A seed must be planted in order for a plant to grow.
  • The seed of a sunflower can be harvested and eaten.
  • Seeds are often used to start a garden.
Context #2 | Noun

figurative

A beginning or origin of something.

Synonyms

genesis, origin, source, start

Examples of usage

  • The idea for the business was planted as a seed in his mind.
  • From small seeds, great things can grow.
  • The seed of doubt was planted in her mind.
Context #3 | Verb

in sports

To arrange (the drawing of teams or players) so that the strongest do not meet in the early rounds.

Synonyms

place, position, rank

Examples of usage

  • They seeded the tournament to ensure fair matchups.
  • The top-seeded team is expected to win.

Translations

Translations of the word "seed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น semente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Samen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ benih

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nasiono

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็จฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graine

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ semilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tohum

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์”จ์•—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ semeno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ semeno

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ seme

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑา›ั‹ะผ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxum

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ semilla

Etymology

The word 'seed' originated from the Old English 'sรฆd', meaning 'that which may be sown'. In ancient times, the concept of planting seeds to grow crops was essential for survival. Over the centuries, 'seed' has evolved to represent not only the reproductive unit of plants but also the beginning or origin of something. The verb form of 'seed' in sports reflects the practice of organizing competitions to ensure fair play and competitive matchups.

See also: reseed, seeded, seeding, seedling, seeds, seedy.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,962, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.