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seed
Definition
A seed is a small, hard structure that contains a plant embryo. The embryo is a tiny plant that is waiting to grow. The seed also contains food for the embryo to use while it is growing.
Seeds are important because they help plants to reproduce. When a seed falls to the ground, it can germinate and grow into a new plant.
How can the word be used?
The farmer planted seeds in the ground.
Different forms of the word
Noun:
- the small, hard part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.
- a source of something new or different.
- a small amount of something that can grow into something larger.
Verb:
- to plant seeds.
- to sow seeds.
- to scatter seeds.
Etymology
The word "seed" comes from the Old English word "sæd", which also means "seed".
The first recorded use of the word "seed" in English was in the 8th century.
The word "seed" is an Old English word, and it is related to the German word "Samen" and the Dutch word "zaad".
Question
What are seeds?