Meaning & Definition of word "Seed"

Seed

/siːd/

1. The reproductive unit of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant.
- Example: The gardener planted the seeds in neat rows to ensure they would grow evenly.
2. A small hard fruit stone containing the seed.
- Example: The peach seed is often discarded after the fruit is eaten.
3. A source or starting point for future growth or development.
- Example: The idea for the new product was just a seed that grew into a successful business.
4. A person or thing that causes or initiates a particular action or condition.
- Example: He was the seed of innovation within the company, inspiring others to think creatively.

1. To plant seeds in the ground for growth.
- Example: She plans to seed the garden early in the spring.
2. To sow or scatter seeds.
- Example: Farmers often seed vast fields using specialized equipment.
3. To give rise to or cause to happen.
- Example: The discussion seeded new ideas for the upcoming project.

Old English 'sǣd', from Germanic roots.

seed of doubt:

A small but growing uncertainty about something.

plant a seed:

To initiate an idea or concept.

seed money:

Initial capital used to start a business.

bad seed:

A person who is considered to have a negative influence.

germinate:

To begin to grow or develop, particularly in reference to a seed.

sprout:

To begin to grow or develop from a seed.

cultivate:

To prepare and use land for crops or gardening.

Meaning: A young person or small child.

Example Sentence: Look at that little seed learning to walk.

Meaning: To plant or instill an idea in someone's mind.

Example Sentence: I'm just trying to seed the thought in your head.