seed
noun
the fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
seeds
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pluralof seed.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof seed (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
seednounthe fertilized, matured ovule of a flowering plant, containing an embryo or rudimentary plant.
Example Sentences
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Note: Division I semifinals Monday, Nov. 9 at higher seeds; Open Division finals Thursday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. at Palisades; Division I finals Thursday, Nov. 12 at 5 p.m. at Palisades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026
They say scraps are an overlooked source of dietary fibre and are encouraging people to try "root-to-tip" eating, including watermelon rind, pineapple core and butternut squash seeds.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Note: Division I-II semifinals Monday, Nov. 2 at 12:30 p.m. at higher seeds; Division I-II finals Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 11 .a.m. at higher seeds.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Through the NGO Afghan Aid, Zikrullah, 35, who supports an extended family of 12 in Badakhshan, received improved wheat seeds and fertiliser.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Silently, Torak broke off a head of grass and split it with his thumbnail; letting the fine seeds float away on the breeze.
From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver
