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

  • (..) And that's not even what they eat, but what if they fall off 't eat. Do you know what a sesamzaadbroodje? - No. That is bread with sesame seeds sprinkled over gestrooid that heat ... - Sit. Very tasty. - Listen to me. We are their not. We are. You have us, and then you have them. (..)
    2007 Bee Movie