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seed

Definition

  • noun: a small object produced by a plant from which a new plant can grow
  • noun: the grains or ripened ovules of plants used for sowing
  • verb: to plant (an area of ground) with seeds
  • verb: to bear or shed seed
  • usually used as '(be) seeded'
  • synonyms: semen, sperm, original

Examples

  • The government's policies 'planted/sowed the seeds of' war/destruction. [=created a situation that led to war/destruction]

  • Her comment 'planted/sowed a seed of' doubt in his mind. [=caused him to begin to have doubts]

  • She grows her plants 'from seed'. [=by planting seeds rather than by some other method]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) such good friends, I picked up a big old basket of muffins. Follow me. - Come on! - I got all kinds of muffins! Blueberry muffins, poppy seed muffins, banana nut muffins, chocolate chip... Ooh, wait, there are no muffins. What's happening now? How's it feel being lied to, Huh? (..)
    2017 TvShow: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Title: #DUPE# Season: 4 Episode 11