Meaning & Definition
verb
Past tense of 'seed'; to have sown seeds in soil to grow plants.
She seeded the vegetable patch last spring, and now it is thriving.
To provide a source of information or to initiate a process.
The researchers seeded the idea of renewable energy in the community.
To place teams in a tournament according to their ranking.
The tournament director seeded the teams based on their previous performances.
adjective
Having seeds or having been sown with seeds.
The garden is filled with seeded plants that will soon blossom.
Prepared with seeds for planting or growth.
The seeded lawn has started to take root after the recent rainfall.
Etymology
Middle English seden, from Old English sædian, meaning to plant or sow seeds.
Common Phrases and Expressions
seeded match:
A match where participants are ranked based on skill.
seeded draw:
A drawing where high-ranked participants are placed strategically.
Slang Meanings
Heavily intoxicated or under the influence.
After that party, I was completely seeded.
In a very good or fortunate situation.
I’m feeling seeded with this new job offer.