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/siːd/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The reproductive unit of a flowering plant, capable of developing into another such plant.
The gardener planted the seeds in neat rows to ensure they would grow evenly.
A small hard fruit stone containing the seed.
The peach seed is often discarded after the fruit is eaten.
A source or starting point for future growth or development.
The idea for the new product was just a seed that grew into a successful business.
A person or thing that causes or initiates a particular action or condition.
He was the seed of innovation within the company, inspiring others to think creatively.
verb
To plant seeds in the ground for growth.
She plans to seed the garden early in the spring.
To sow or scatter seeds.
Farmers often seed vast fields using specialized equipment.
To give rise to or cause to happen.
The discussion seeded new ideas for the upcoming project.
Etymology
Old English 'sǣd', from Germanic roots.
Common Phrases and Expressions
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.
Related Words
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.
Slang Meanings
A young person or small child.
Look at that little seed learning to walk.
To plant or instill an idea in someone's mind.
I'm just trying to seed the thought in your head.