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seeds

Pronunciation: [siːdz]

Word

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

Context: “nature”

(noun) small, usually round or oval objects produced by plants. Seeds are what you plant in the ground to grow new plants. Each seed can become a new tree or flower.

Example

I planted seeds in my garden, and now I see tiny plants growing.

Example

I didn't keep any seeds from last year's harvest, so I can't plant anything this spring.

Example

What kind of seeds should I use to grow tomatoes?

Context: “sports”

(noun) a number that shows how good a player or team is in a competition. The best players or teams get a high seed, which means they have a better chance of winning.

Example

Our team received a number one seed in the tournament, which is a great honor!

Example

The team was surprised to find out they got a low seed and had to play against a very tough opponent.

Example

Which team has the highest seed in the playoffs this year?

Context: “planting”

(verb) to plant seeds in the ground or to introduce something new. Just like putting seeds into the soil to grow new plants, you can seed ideas in people’s minds.

Example

I decided to seed my garden with flowers to make it more colorful.

Example

He didn't seed any new ideas during the meeting, so we stayed stuck in the same plans.

Example

Did you seed your garden with vegetables this year?

How to pronounce seeds

Pronunciation: [siːdz]

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