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seed

Pronunciation: [/siːd/]

Word

Learn how to use seed in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “botany”

(noun) a small, hard plant produced from a flower that can grow into a new plant. Seeds are like tiny packages that contain all the information needed to start a plant.

Example

She planted seeds in her garden and watched them grow into beautiful flowers.

Example

The farmer forgot to plant seeds in the field, so nothing grew.

Example

Have you ever planted seeds before?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a player or team that is ranked first and therefore expected to win a sports competition. A seed is like being labelled as the favorite to win.

Example

The top seed in the tournament easily defeated their opponents in every match.

Example

Despite being the first seed, they lost to an underdog team in the first round.

Example

Who is the number one seed in the competition?

Context: “starting something”

(verb) to plant seeds in the ground to grow into plants or to start something new. When you seed something, you are laying down the foundation for growth.

Example

The farmer seeded the entire field with wheat for the upcoming harvest.

Example

If you don't seed the soil properly, your plants may not grow well.

Example

When is the best time to seed a new lawn?

How to pronounce seed

Pronunciation: [/siːd/]

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