seeds
word · lemma: seed
/ˈsidz/
seedz
/sˈiːdz/
seedz
Definition
Small, hard parts of a plant from which a new plant can grow. The word can also refer to the beginning or cause of something.
Usage & Nuances
Most common as a plural ('seeds') when talking about planting or eating. Used figuratively: 'seeds of hope', 'seeds of change'. In cooking, 'seeds' often means small edible parts like sunflower or sesame seeds.
Spanish: semillasPortuguese (BR): sementesPortuguese (PT): sementesChinese (Simplified): 种子Chinese (Traditional): 種子Hindi: बीजArabic: بذورBengali: বীজRussian: семенаJapanese: 種 - 種子Vietnamese: hạtKorean: 씨 - 씨앗Turkish: tohumUrdu: بیجIndonesian: biji
Example Sentences
I planted sunflower seeds in the garden.
basic
Some fruits have many seeds inside.
basic
Birds eat seeds to survive in winter.
basic
The seeds of change are starting to grow in our community.
natural
Could you pick the seeds out of this watermelon?
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Don’t forget to save some tomato seeds for next year.
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