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Meaning ofseedin English

seed

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Pluralseeds
Past Tenseseeded
Participle Verbseeding
Third Person Singularseeds

Definitions

Noun
1. initial state of a process; starting point
2. starting position in a tournament
3. initial value for random generation
  The algorithm uses a random seed to generate unique results.
4. small particle triggering a process
  The crystal serves as a seed to initiate the chemical reaction.
5. fertilized plant ovule; embryonic plant
  The seed germinated quickly in warm water.
6. plant part for sowing; propagative portion
  Farmers save seeds from their best crops for next year.
7. uncountable seeds; collective amount
  The garden needs a large amount of seed to grow various plants.
8. a precursor; initial idea
  The entrepreneur used her idea as a seed to develop a successful business.
Verb
1. to plant or sow seeds in an area; cultivate
  They seed the lawn with a mixture of grasses and wildflowers.
2. to assign a ranking or position (in a competition)
  The tournament officials will seed the top players in the bracket.

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