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SEED

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There are 13 meanings of the word Seed.

How to pronounce seed:

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Seed - as a noun

A mature fertilized plant ovule consisting of an embryo and its food source and having a protective coat or testa

One of the outstanding players in a tournament

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seeded player

Anything that provides inspiration for later work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
germ7source8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inspiration13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
come8seminal fluid
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
bodily fluidbody fluidhumor10humour11liquid body substance
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Seed - as a verb

Go to seed; shed seeds

Example: "The dandelions went to seed"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
disgorge11shed8spill7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Help (an enterprise) in its early stages of development by providing seed money

Bear seeds

Place (seeds) in or on the ground for future growth

Example: "She sowed sunflower seeds"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sow6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lay6place9pose6position10put5set3
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Distribute (players or teams) so that outstanding teams or players will not meet in the early rounds

Sprinkle with silver iodide particles to disperse and cause rain

Example: "Seed clouds"

Inoculate with microorganisms

Remove the seeds from

Example: "Seed grapes"

Example Sentences

"He planted a seed in the garden."
"The seed grew into a beautiful flower."
"She saved the watermelon seeds to plant them next year."
"The birds eat the seeds I put out for them."
"The farmer sowed the fields with corn seed."
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Word Game Points

Is SEED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, seed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SEED has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is SEED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, seed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SEED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is SEED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, seed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SEED has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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