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Seeds: meaning, definitions and examples

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seeds

 

[ siหdz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

planting process

The small, hard, round or oval object produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow. Seeds are usually planted in the soil.

Synonyms

grain, kernel, spore

Examples of usage

  • Farmers use seeds to grow crops such as corn and wheat.
  • Some seeds need sunlight to germinate.
  • Seeds can be dispersed by wind, water, or animals.
  • Seed banks store a variety of seeds for conservation purposes.
  • She collected seeds from various flowers in her garden.
Context #2 | Noun

origin or beginning

A cause or beginning of something. It can also refer to the origin or source of a feeling, idea, or action.

Synonyms

origin, root, start

Examples of usage

  • The seeds of the conflict were sown many years ago.
  • The teacher planted the seeds of curiosity in her students.
  • Kindness is the seed of friendship.
  • The success of the project was due to the seeds of innovation planted early on.
Context #3 | Verb

sowing or planting seeds

To plant seeds in the ground to grow plants. It can also refer to the beginning or initiation of something.

Synonyms

plant, scatter, sow

Examples of usage

  • We need to seed the area with grass to prevent erosion.
  • The company aims to seed new ideas among its employees.
  • She carefully seeded the flower bed with different varieties of flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "seeds" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sementes

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ€เคœ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Samen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ biji

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั–ะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ nasiona

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็จฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท graines

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ semillas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tohumlar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์”จ์•—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฐูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ semena

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ semenรก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็งๅญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ semena

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรฆ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚าฑา›ั‹ะผะดะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ—แƒ”แƒกแƒšแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ toxumlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ semillas

Etymology

The word 'seeds' originated from the Old English word 'sed', which meant 'that which may be sown'. It has been used for centuries to refer to the small, reproductive part of a plant from which a new plant can grow. The concept of seeds has been essential for agriculture, allowing humans to cultivate crops and sustain themselves. Metaphorically, 'seeds' has also been used to signify the beginning or origin of something, highlighting its significance in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,122, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.