seed
noun
the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
seeded
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past participleof seed.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof seed.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
seednounthe fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
Example Sentences
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But having narrowly missed out on a seeded position in New York - awarded to the top 32 players - the world number 33 was unfortunate to draw talented all-rounder Musetti in his opener.
From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026
This week, she arrived as the world No. 18, and seeded 17th at the tournament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 30, 2026
The movie is seeded with nods to Green Day lore, scripted over long sessions riffing with the band over its tour catastrophes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
Fritz, seeded third in the 500-level hard court tournament, needed five match points to subdue the 24th-ranked teen and capture his 11th title, and his first since Eastbourne last year.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
The ghost stayed in the garden because every single one of the plants had been seeded with love.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
