seeds

[siːdz]

seeds Definition

• 1. the small, usually hard or woody, plant material that can grow into a new plant
• 2. a 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

• germs
• embryos
• nuclei
• spores

Phrases with seeds

• seed money

  an initial investment used to start a business or project

  Example

  They used the seed money to launch their startup.

• go to seed

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

  Example

  The neglected garden had gone to seed.

• plant a 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.