seeds

[siːdz]

seeds Definition

  • 1the small, usually hard or woody, plant material that can grow into a new plant
  • 2a small amount of something, especially an idea, that has the potential to develop and grow

Using seeds: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "seeds" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She planted seeds in the garden.

  • Example

    The apple seeds grew into a tree.

  • Example

    The seeds of doubt were planted in his mind.

  • Example

    The book contains the seeds of a great story.

seeds Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for seeds

Phrases with seeds

  • an initial investment used to start a business or project

    Example

    They used the seed money to launch their startup.

  • to become overgrown and untidy, especially of a garden or lawn

    Example

    The neglected garden had gone to seed.

  • to introduce an idea or concept that has the potential to develop and grow

    Example

    He planted a seed in her mind about starting her own business.

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Summary: seeds in Brief

The term 'seeds' [siːdz] refers to small, hard or woody plant material that can grow into a new plant. It can also refer to a small amount of something, especially an idea, that has the potential to develop and grow. Examples include planting seeds in a garden, the seeds of doubt in someone's mind, and the seeds of a great story in a book. Phrases like 'seed money' and 'plant a seed' extend the metaphorical use of the term.