Definition
Definition of seeded - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
cookinghaving seeds removed
- The seeded watermelon was easy to eat.
2.
plantbearing seeds or having seeds
- The seeded plants were ready for harvest.
3.
sportsTECH. ranked in a tournament based on skillTECH.
- The seeded player advanced to the finals.
4.
agriculturesown with seeds
- The seeded field was ready for growth.
5.
heraldryTECH. having seeds indicatedTECH.
- The rose was seeded in the coat of arms.
Expressions with seeded
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player ranked in a tournament based on skill
The seeded player advanced to the finals easily.
dried grape with seeds inside
I added seeded raisins to the bread mix.
containing many seeds inside
The multi-seeded fruit was perfect for the recipe.
having seeds that are white in color
The white-seeded variety of watermelon is rare.
having seeds that are black in color
The black-seeded sunflower is popular among gardeners.
growing from seeds spread by nature
The garden was full of self-seeded flowers.
ranked fifth in a competition or tournament
The player was seeded fifth in the tournament.
having a single seed inside
The one-seeded fruit was small and round.
having seeds that are small in size
The small-seeded variety of tomato is popular among gardeners.
containing or producing three seeds
The three-seeded fruit is rare in this region.
having only one seed
A single-seeded fruit simplifies the study of seed development..
containing multiple seeds inside
The several-seeded fruit was ripe for picking.
Origin of seeded
Old English, sæd (sated)
Terms with seeded included in their meaning
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food
small-seeded pea used as food when young
white-seeded
bean with white seeds, often dried
botany
describing dry one-seeded indehiscent fruit
plant
one-seeded fruit portion that fragments
plant
type of dry fruit that splits into single-seeded parts when ripe
sports
not selected as a seeded player in a tournament
Examples of seeded in a sentence
The chef used seeded tomatoes for the sauce. The garden was full of seeded flowers. Seeded fruits are often preferred for planting. The seeded teams were announced before the match. She was proud to be the top-seeded athlete. The garden was freshly seeded for spring.
They walked through the seeded lawn. The emblem featured a seeded thistle. A seeded apple was depicted on the shield.
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- French:sans pépins, à graines, ...
- German:kernlos, samenhaltig, ...
- Italian:privo di semi, con semi, ...
- Spanish:sin semillas, sembrado, ...
- Portuguese:sem sementes, com sementes, ...
- Chinese:去籽的, 结籽的, ...
- Japanese:種なしの, 種のある, ...
- Arabic:خالٍ مِنَ البُذور, مُبَذَّر, ...
- Hebrew:לְלֹא גְּרְעִינִים, זָרוּעַ, ...
- Russian:без семян, семенной, ...
- Ukrainian:безнасінний, з насінням, ...
- Hindi:बीजरहित, बीज वाला, ...
Definition of seed - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
agriculturetr./intr. plant seeds in the ground for growthtr./intr.
- Farmers seed the fields in early spring..
2.
sportstr. TECH. rank players in a tournamenttr. TECH.
- The committee will seed the tennis players.
3.
businesstr. TECH. US provide initial resources for developmenttr. TECH. US
- Investors seed startups with capital.
4.
technologytr./intr. TECH. make files available for downloadtr./intr. TECH.
- He continues to seed the file on BitTorrent.
5.
cookingtr. Rare remove seeds from fruittr. Rare
- She seeded the watermelon before serving.
6.
meteorologytr. TECH. scatter particles to cause raintr. TECH.
- Scientists seed clouds to induce rain.
Noun
1.
botanyTECH. fertilized plant ovule with an embryoTECH.
- The seed will grow into a new plant.
2.
sportsTECH. competitor's ranking in a tournamentTECH.
- She was the top seed in the competition.
3.
agricultureTECH. any plant part used for propagationTECH.
- Farmers use seed potatoes for planting.
4.
figurativeRare precursor or origin of somethingRare
- The idea was the seed of a great project.
Adjective
1.
agricultureused for planting or sowing
- We bought seed potatoes for the garden.
2.
growthrelated to the initial stage of growth
- The seed phase of the project was crucial.
Images of seed
fertilized plant ovule with an embryo 
any plant part used for propagation
Expressions with seed
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initial funding to start a business or project
They used their savings as seed money to open a cafe.
person likely to cause trouble
Everyone avoided him, thinking he was a bad seed.
participant ranked second in a competition
The second seed won the tennis match easily.
put a seed in the ground to grow
She decided to plant a seed in her garden.
put a seed into the ground to grow
Farmers plant the seed in spring.
small beginning of a thought or plan
The seed of an idea for the project came during their conversation.
deteriorate into a neglected condition
After years of neglect, the house went to seed.
initial cause of suspicion or mistrust
His strange behavior sowed a seed of suspicion.
consume something essential for future
If you sell your tools, you're eating your seed corn.
become less attractive or effective over time
The garden has run to seed after years of neglect.
the seed of an apple tree fruit
She planted an apple seed in the garden.
aromatic seeds used as a spice in cooking
She added cumin seed to the curry for flavor.
small round seed of the mustard plant
She added mustard seed to the curry.
sweet cake with sesame or caraway seeds
She baked a delicious seed cake for the party.
edible oil extracted from seeds
Sunflower seed oil is popular for frying.
business that produces and sells seeds for farms or gardens
The seed company released a new hybrid corn variety this year.
seed of the dill plant used as seasoning
Add dill seed to the pickles for extra flavor.
seed used as food
Chia is an edible seed rich in nutrients.
small grey seed from a poppy flower
She sprinkled poppy seed on the bread.
small edible seed from sesame plant used in food
Sprinkle sesame seed on top of the bread.
seed of a sunflower plant eaten or used for oil
Sunflower seed is eaten or pressed for oil.
oil extracted from sunflower seeds
Sunflower seed oil is commonly used in cooking.
dried coriander seeds used whole or ground
Ground coriander seed adds flavor to the dish.
the dried seed of the fennel plant used as a spice
She added fennel seed to the soup for extra flavor.
Origin of seed
Old English, sǣd (that which is sown)
Examples of seed in a sentence
They seed the garden with a variety of flowers. They will seed the teams based on last year's performance. The organizers need to seed the players before the match. The company decided to seed the project with funds. They plan to seed new ventures in emerging markets. She decided to seed the latest software update.
Users are encouraged to seed after downloading. He carefully seeded the bell peppers for the salad. After seeding the tomatoes, she added them to the sauce. They plan to seed the clouds over the dry region. Efforts to seed the atmosphere were successful. Each seed needs water to germinate. Farmers plant seed in the spring. He was disappointed with his low seed in the tournament. The seed determined the player's position in the draw. She bought a packet of tomato seeds. The seed catalog offered a wide variety of options. The seed of doubt grew in his mind. Her speech planted the seed of change. We selected seed corn for the farm. The seed packets were ready for spring planting. The seed funding helped the startup grow. They focused on the seed ideas during brainstorming.
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- French:ensemencer, graine, ...
- German:säen, Samen, ...
- Italian:piantare, seme, ...
- Spanish:plantar, semilla, ...
- Portuguese:plantar, semente, ...
- Chinese:播种, 种子, ...
- Japanese:種をまく, 種, ...
- Arabic:بَذَرَ, بِذْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:לִזְרוֹעַ, זֶרַע, ...
- Russian:сеять, семя, ...
- Ukrainian:сіяти, насіння, ...
- Hindi:बीज बोना, बीज, ...
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