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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

  • (..) I think she falls even farther in love with him. Seeing Jon and Dany on the dragons together, it's a Jon and Dany moment, but it also seeds in the idea that these creatures will accept Jon Snow as one of their riders. Don't be afraid. (DROGON SNORTS) One of the challenges, (..)
    2019 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Winterfell Season: 8 Episode 1