Seed Definition

seed
noun
  1. a small hard fruit
  2. a mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa
  3. one of the outstanding players in a tournament
  4. anything that provides inspiration for later work
  5. the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
verb
  1. go to seed; shed seeds; "The dandelions went to seed"
  2. help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money
  3. bear seeds
  4. place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth; "She sowed sunflower seeds"
  5. distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds
  6. sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain; "seed clouds"
  7. inoculate with microorganisms
  8. remove the seeds from; "seed grapes"

"Seed" in song lyrics

See how seed is used in real songs:

  • "Avoid D's, write my rhymes to feed my seed"
    1.4.0. Productions f/ Crunch Lo, Shawn Wigs — One on One
  • "I give em what they need, I plant that seed"
    Aceyalone — Golden Mic
  • "To spoil the citizen kane emote self this ugly duckling seed"
    Aesop Rock — Same Space

Usage tips for "seed"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "seed" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for seed to find words that pair well.

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