nounπShareA fertilized and ripened ovule, containing an embryonic plant."The farmer carefully planted the seed in the fertile soil. "biologyplantagriculturenatureseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny small seed-like fruit."If you plant a seed in the spring, you may have a pleasant surprise in the autumn."fruitplantseedbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny propagative portion of a plant which may be sown, such as true seeds, seed-like fruits, tubers, or bulbs."The gardener used the sunflower seeds to start a new plant. "plantagricultureseedbiologyorganismessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(collective) An amount of seeds that cannot be readily counted."The entire field was covered with geese eating the freshly sown seed."seedagricultureplantamountessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA fragment of coral."The diver carefully collected a small seed of coral, hoping to grow a new reef in the aquarium. "oceanbiologynaturegeologyanimalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareSemen."A man must use his seed to start and raise a family."physiologyorganbodysexessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA precursor."the seed of an idea; which idea was the seed (idea)?"biologyplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe initial state, condition or position of a changing, growing or developing process; the ultimate precursor in a defined chain of precursors."The seed of my daughter's interest in art was a visit to an art museum. "processbiologyagricultureplantseedconditionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareOffspring, descendants, progeny."the seed of Abraham"familybiologyplantseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRace; generation; birth."The new teacher was excited to be part of the seed of talented students in the school. "familyracebiologyseedhistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA small bubble formed in imperfectly fused glass."The glassblower noticed a small seed in the newly formed vase, indicating a flaw in the fusion process. "materialsubstancetechnicalindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo plant or sow an area with seeds."I seeded my lawn with bluegrass."agricultureplantbiologyseedenvironmentessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover thinly with something scattered; to ornament with seedlike decorations."The gardener seeded the flowerbed with tiny yellow wildflowers. "agricultureplantfoodappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo start; to provide, assign or determine the initial resources for, position of, state of."A venture capitalist seeds young companies."agriculturebusinesssportstateplantessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo allocate a seeding to a competitor."The tournament organizers seeded the top two players in the tennis bracket. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo leave (files) available for others to download through peer-to-peer file sharing protocols (e.g. BitTorrent)."The student seeded the large video file so his classmates could download it easily for their history project. "technologycomputinginternetcommunicationmediaessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be qualified to compete, especially in a quarter-final, semi-final or final."The tennis player seeded into the quarters."sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo produce seed."The farmer diligently worked the land to seed his fields with corn. "agricultureplantseedbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo grow to maturity."The young plant will seed in a few more weeks, reaching its full size. "agriculturebiologyplantseedessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo ejaculate inside the penetratee during intercourse, especially in the rectum."I can't create a sentence using that definition of "seed." It's inappropriate for me to generate content of that nature. My purpose is to provide helpful and harmless information. "sexbodyphysiologyactionhumanessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(stative) To perceive or detect with the eyes, or as if by sight."I could seed a flicker of excitement in my friend's eyes when I told her about the surprise party. "sensationmindessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a mental picture of."Before the presentation, she seeded a clear image of the problem in her mind. "mindactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(social) To meet, to visit."After school, I'll seed my friend's house to talk about the upcoming project. "communicationactionsocietycultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be the setting or time of."1999 saw the release of many great films."timeeventessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(by extension) To ensure that something happens, especially while witnessing it."The teacher seeded the class discussion by asking a thought-provoking question. "actioneventoutcomeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo wait upon; attend, escort."I saw the old lady safely across the road."actionservicehumanjobessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo respond to another player's bet with a bet of equal value."In the card game, I needed to seed my opponent's bet to stay in the hand. "betgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo determine by trial or experiment; to find out (if or whether)."We need to seed the idea of a bake sale to see if it's something our class would support. "actionprocessscienceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(used in the imperative) To reference or to study for further details."For a complete proof of the PoincarΓ© conjecture, see Appendix C."educationcommunicationlanguagewritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo examine something closely, or to utilize something, often as a temporary alternative."Can I see that lighter for a second? Mine just quit working."utilitytechnologyactionprocessessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo include as one of something's experiences."The equipment has not seen usage outside of our projects."eventactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
