seed — a small hard object produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a small hard object produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
Pronunciation (IPA): /siːd/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother keeps seeds from every fruit she eats, dreaming of a forest in her tiny apartment.
- The company's success grew from a simple seed of an idea discussed over coffee.
- He accidentally seeded his entire yard with dandelions instead of grass.
seed
NOUN[/siːd/]
a small hard object produced by a plant, from which a new plant can grow
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'seed' derives from Old English 'sæd', which shares a common etymological root with other Germanic languages. It is one of the most fundamental terms in Indo-European languages for denoting the reproductive unit of plants and the concept of propagation.
Breakdown
Old English 'sæd' developed into Modern English 'seed' through regular phonetic evolution. The root relates to Proto-Germanic '*sēdiz', ultimately connected to the Indo-European root meaning 'to sow' or 'to plant'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother keeps seeds from every fruit she eats, dreaming of a forest in her tiny apartment.”
“The company's success grew from a simple seed of an idea discussed over coffee.”
“He accidentally seeded his entire yard with dandelions instead of grass.”
“The seed funding helped launch their innovative startup.”
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